Promotion of well-being and health

Municipalities have a statutory obligation, within their own operations, to promote wellbeing, health and safety. In municipal strategic planning, achievable objectives and measures must be set to promote wellbeing, health and safety.
The legal framework for promoting wellbeing and health (HYTE) and safety (HYTETU) in Finland is defined by the following legislation:

* Local Government Act (410/2015)
* Health Care Act (1326/2010), Section 12
* Social Welfare Act (1301/2014), Sections 6–10
* Act on the Organisation of Preventive Substance Abuse Services (523/2015)
* Act on Organising Social and Health Care Services (612/2021)

The cornerstone of the municipality’s planned framework consists of a comprehensive wellbeing report covering the entire council term, annual wellbeing reports, and a plan that defines the priorities for promoting wellbeing, health and safety. These priorities are based on national, wellbeing‑services‑county‑level and local wellbeing data. The plan must also be aligned with the objectives defined in the city’s strategy.
The aim is to create increasingly effective preventive services that reduce inequality and improve wellbeing.
Objectives:

* to create a foundation for a good life by promoting work ability and functional capacity
* to narrow wellbeing and health disparities between population groups
* to promote and maintain wellbeing, health, safety and inclusion
* to strengthen mental health and prevent substance‑related harm
* to prevent illnesses, accidents, violence, social exclusion and marginalisation
Promotion of wellbeing and health is intended for residents of all ages – children, young people, working‑age adults and older people – who participate individually, as families or as part of a group.