Health legislation
The welfare of the population in Finland relies on and is strengthened by health care and health promotion.
Many areas of health legislation enhance welfare promotion.
- Health Care Act 1326/2010 (Finlex)
- Occupational Safety and Health Act 738/2002 (Finlex)
- Tobacco Act 549/2016 (Finlex)
According to the Local Government Act of municipalities are mandated to promote the welfare and sustainable development of their inhabitants.
Environmental health care
The aim of the environmental health care legislation and the supervision of its implementation is to maintain and promote the health of the population and to prevent, reduce and eliminate such factors that may involve health risks or damage health and the living environment.
International obligations
The promotion of welfare, health and environmental health care are affected by international treaties and EU legislation.