Lýðheilsueftirlit
Lýðheilsueftirlit, which translates to Public Health Supervision, is a crucial aspect of public health in Iceland. It encompasses the monitoring and regulation of various factors that impact the health and well-being of the population. This oversight is primarily carried out by the Directorate of Health (Embætti landlæknis) and its various departments.
The scope of Lýðheilsueftirlit is broad and includes food safety, environmental health, occupational health, and the
Environmental health monitoring focuses on aspects like water quality, air pollution, and waste management. Lýðheilsueftirlit works
Furthermore, the surveillance and control of communicable diseases are a significant component. This involves tracking disease