Universal Maternity and Child Health Clinic Services in Finland

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  • フィンランドにおける普遍的な母子保健サービス
  • フィンランド ニオケル フヘンテキ ナ ボシ ホケン サービス

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Background : The Finnish maternity and child health care system is unique in the world. It dates back to the 1920s when the first maternity and child health clinics were initiated（see Hakulinen & Gissler 2017). The majority of Finnish children and families are doing well. The present good level of health is due to the organization and content of maternity and child health care services being regulated by legislation（e.g. Health Care Act 1326/2010, Government Decree 338/2011). Responsibility for the guidance of social welfare and health care in Finland rests with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. Local authorities are responsible for arranging primary health care services in health centres. ……

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