Suojatehon

Suojatehon is the genitive form of the Finnish noun suojateho, a term used to describe a protective effect or protective power exerted by a substance, measure, or policy to reduce risk or harm. The word is formed from suojata, meaning to protect, and teho, meaning effect or power. Because suojateho is a technical or academic term rather than everyday language, suojatehon appears primarily in written discussions about protective effects in science, medicine, or policy contexts.

In practice, suojatehon is used to refer to the beneficial influence that protects against adverse outcomes. In pharmacology or medicine, it can describe how a drug, antioxidant, or intervention reduces tissue damage or disease progression. In environmental or public health contexts, it may denote how a preventive measure or restoration activity lowers risk for populations or ecosystems. The concept is often contrasted with harm-causing factors and with terms such as suojavaikutus, which is the more common everyday expression for a protective effect.

Language notes: suojatehon is a noun in the genitive form used to talk about the protective effect belonging to or produced by something. Because the term is relatively specialized, many Finnish writers prefer suojavaikutus or other more common formulations in non-technical prose.

See also: suojavaikutus, protective effect, suojelupolitiikka.