Kansanterveydellissä

Kansanterveydellissä is a Finnish term that translates to "in public health" or "public health-related." It refers to activities, policies, research, and practices that aim to improve the health and well-being of the population as a whole, rather than focusing on individual medical treatment.

The scope of public health is broad, encompassing areas such as disease prevention, health promotion, environmental health, epidemiology, health policy, and health services research. It involves understanding the determinants of health, which include social, economic, and environmental factors. Key goals of public health include reducing health inequalities, preventing epidemics, promoting healthy lifestyles, and ensuring access to essential health services.

In practice, public health initiatives can range from vaccination programs and public health campaigns on nutrition and exercise to regulations on food safety and air quality. Epidemiological studies are crucial for identifying health trends and risk factors within populations, which then inform public health interventions. The ultimate aim is to create healthier environments and communities, leading to a longer and better quality of life for all. The term "kansanterveydellissä" is used in various contexts within Finland when discussing these collective health efforts.