Adequate protection from the sun's UV radiation would prevent four out of five cases of melanoma. However, even good information about the health hazards of the sun does not guarantee adequate protection. Young people in particular may find it difficult to take long-ter...
Preparedness for radiation hazards
Although the likelihood of a serious radiation hazard situation in Finland is small, preparations have been made, as an accident cannot be completely ruled out. The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) maintains preparedness for abnormal radiation situations and receives all radiation-related notifications at all times of the day.
23.4.2024
Press release
Melanoma continues to become more common in Finland – young people in particular do not consider the sun to be a health risk
4.4.2024
Press release
Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority measures human radioactivity in Rovaniemi
Human radioactivity measurements to be carried out by the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority in Rovaniemi are part of the programme to measure the radioactivity of the population, which began in the 1960s.