Survey: Alcohol consumption and harm increased in 2021
In 2021, the Estonian population consumed an average of 11.1 litres of absolute alcohol per adult (15+) population, which is 2.3% more than a year earlier. In the background of general wage growth, alcohol has become more available, according to a study commissioned by the Ministry of Social…
Read moreStudy: The most common mental health problems are depression and anxiety…
Mental health problems are widespread in the Estonian population. One in five (20%) Estonians is at risk of anxiety disorders and more than a quarter (28%) are at risk of depression, according to a nationally representative, population-based mental health study conducted by the Estonian National…
Read moreThe requirements of the manual for remote work will be brought into legislation…
The government approved and sent for discussion to the Riigikogu, amendments to legislation that make the service of occupational health complete, covering in the future, in addition to health check-ups of employees, preventive activities as well as the assessment of the working environment. The…
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