Controlling chronic respiratory diseases in Finland from 1996 to 2018. Issue 1 (21st July 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mattila, Tiina; Erhola, Marina; Vasankari, Tuula; Toppila-Salmi, Sanna; Herse, Fredrik; Leskelä, Riikka-Leena; Jormanainen, Vesa; Lammi, Anelma; Haahtela, Tari
• Is Part Of: European respiratory journal. Volume 60:Issue 1(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-07-21
• Subjects: Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiration -- Periodicals; 616.2
• DOI: 10.1183/13993003.00318-2022
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0903-1936

Abstract

From the 1990s, five national programmes were carried out in Finland to respond to respiratory health challenges [1–6]. Previous experience from tuberculosis facilitated the launch of other initiatives. The programmes were implemented in the national public healthcare. Importantly, professional associations, non-governmental patient organisations (NGOs) and pharmacies contributed to the change of clinical practices. A nationwide, long-term and systematic lung health policy has been implemented in Finland. The real-world data indicate that the burden of respiratory diseases has reduced both for patients and, overall, for society. https://bit.ly/3LvPjjv