Terveysuhdat

Terveysuhdat is a Finnish term that translates to "health threats" or "health risks." It encompasses a broad spectrum of factors that can negatively impact an individual's or a population's well-being and physical or mental health. These threats can be endogenous, originating from within the body, or exogenous, stemming from external environmental or social conditions.

Common examples of health threats include infectious diseases caused by pathogens like viruses and bacteria, chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer, and mental health disorders like depression and anxiety. Lifestyle choices, including poor diet, lack of physical activity, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption, are significant contributors to many health threats. Environmental factors, such as air and water pollution, exposure to hazardous substances, and climate change, also pose substantial risks. Social determinants of health, like poverty, lack of education, and limited access to healthcare, further exacerbate these threats, creating disparities in health outcomes. Understanding and mitigating these terveysuhdat is crucial for public health initiatives and individual health promotion.