We will update the contents of the stm.fi website and links to the website of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare in may-June due to the renewal of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare's web service. Some links may not work during updates.
-
Legislation »
Many areas of health legislation enhance welfare promotion.
-
Health promotion »
The MSAH has a general responsibility for guiding and overseeing health promotion in Finland.
-
Promoting participation »
Participation entails involvement, influence as well as care and sharing in society's commonly constructed welfare.
-
Substance harm prevention »
The MSAH is involved in policy planning, guidance and drafting legislation concerning alcohol, tobacco and drug use.
-
Preventing violence and crime »
Reducing violence in Finnish society is a national objective. The aim is to locate an effective national working model for violence prevention.
-
Environmental health »
The MSAH seeks to identify, prevent and eradicate health hazards from the environment.