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Spending time in nature and engaging in outdoor activities are associated with better mental wellbeing among young people, according to the results of the School Health Promotion Study. Mental wellbeing was highest among adolescents who spent time in nature on a daily basis.

A record number of cases of pneumonia caused by legionella bacteria were detected in Finland last year. The increase was mainly due to a rise in soil related infections.

THL will renew its entire thl.fi online service in spring 2026. All content on the site will be updated to better meet customers’ information needs and the organisation’s strategic objectives. At the same time, the current website will be discontinued. The exact publication date will be announced later.

The new Health from Nature programme aims to improve health and well being by strengthening people’s exposure to nature in everyday life and across different sectors of society. The programme is based on extensive research evidence on the health benefits of natural environments.