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The Directorate of Health works on health promotion and prevention. The focus is on the main determinants of health with the aim of improving the health, well-being, and quality of life of the population.

Alcohol, tobacco and drug prevention

Alcohol and Drug Prevention - Recommendations from the Directorate of Health
Tobacco control - recommendations from the Directorate of Health

Mental health

Mental health - recommendations from the Directorate of Health

Health promotion

Public Health Fund - Grant application
Health-Promoting Preschool
Health-Promoting Primary School
Health-Promoting Upper Secondary School
Health-Promoting Workplace
Health-Promoting Community
Wellbeing

Physical activity

Physical Activity - Recommendations from the Directorate of Health

Nutrition

Nutrition - recommendations from the Directorate of Health
Check out the salt
Dietary surveys
Food allergies and intolerances
Skráargatið
Vegan diet - guidelines
Vitamin D

Violence and accident prevention

Prevention of Violence and Accidents

Suicide prevention

Suicide Prevention
Lífsbrú - Centre for Suicide Prevention

Dental care

Dental care - recommendation from the Directorate of Health