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Telefon: 659 3900 E-post: tai@tai.ee Paldiski mnt 80, 10617, Tallinn Registrikood: 70006292 VAT number: EE101148612 Meediapäringud Valdo Jahilo, avalike suhete juht Telefon: 5353 6789 E-post: valdo.jahilo@tai.ee

The Institute for Health Development (IHN) has five Centres, made up of Domains, Departments and Registries:

Our work is guided by the objectives and vision set out in the Research and Development, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Strategy 2021–2035 and the Population Health Development Plan 2020–2030. The development plan of the National Institute for Health Development defines our main organisational objectives for the period 2021–2025 and the activities needed to achieve them.

Data from our medical registers and other databases are used for the studies.

Around 5000 people attend our training courses each year. In total, we offer more than 300 training courses. We organise 3 to 4 major conferences every year.

The results of cancer research can be used to assess the effectiveness of cancer prevention, screening, early detection and treatment, and contribute to evidence-based policy and clinical decision-making. The results of research help to reduce cancer incidence and mortality, and increase the effectiveness of cancer treatment.

All active TB cases are recorded – including incident cases, relapses and other retreatment cases – and followed until the end of treatment, death, loss to follow up or until the patient leaves the country. Why do we need a TB register? A standardized recording and reporting system of the TB data allows us to:

Health promotion and prevention Contributing to family policy and legislation Working with local government professionals and partners to plan and organise cross-sectoral prevention for families and parental education Piloting and developing sustainable and multi-targeted interventions in

We collect information on tobacco consumption in Estonia mainly through three surveys: - The Health Behaviour among the Estonian Adult Population Survey (HBS) - The Estonian Adult Health Survey (TUSU), the Health Behaviour among School-aged Children Survey (HBSC)

Studies and analyses We monitor changes in nutrition and physical activity through regular surveys:    - Health Behaviour among Estonian Adults (TKU) survey - Health Behaviour in School-aged Children in Estonia (HBSC)