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Alarming rise in youth medication poisonings reflects increasing distress among girls

In the past decade, Finland has witnessed a troubling surge in medication poisonings among children and adolescents, with incidents more than doubling from 148 cases in 2013 to 377 in 2023. This increase, particularly evident in teenage girls, underscores a growing concern for their wellbeing. The escalation in medication poisoning cases, as reported by the University Hospital s pediatric emergency departments, signals an increase in self-inflicted and intentional poisonings among youths,

Finland introduces social security cuts despite human rights warnings

Calls for caution in Finland's alcohol tax decisions amid rising import losses

As Finns resume international travel post-pandemic, alcohol imports have surged, prompting concerns from various sectors about significant revenue losses due to the country s high alcohol tax rates. The Finnish Hospitality Association (MaRa), Service Union United (PAM), the Federation of the Brewing and Soft Drinks Industry, the Finnish Grocery Trade Association (PTY), and the Finnish Alcohol Retail Association are urging the government to exercise restraint in making decisions on alcohol tax policies.

Glaucoma linked to high individual, societal costs

Five of Finland's hospital maternity wards at risk of closure