Estonia

Tel: +6 593 900

National Institute for Health and Development

Hiiu 42, 11619
Tallinn, Estonia

Maris Jesse - Director
www.tai.ee

Institute Profile

The mission of the National Institute for Health and Development (NIHD) is to promote the health of the Estonian population and raise the quality of life through knowledge-based development and applied research activities. The NIHD was established in 2003 as a governmental organization under the Ministry of Social Affairs of Estonia. The institute is responsible for implementation of the following ongoing strategies and projects:

National Tuberculosis Prevention Programme 2004-2007
National Strategy on Prevention of Drug Abuse 2005-2012
National Strategy for Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases 2005-2020
National HIV/AIDS Prevention Strategy 2006-2015
National Programme for Public Health Research and Development 1999-2009
National Children’s Rights’ Strategy
National Cancer Prevention Strategy 2007-2015

NIHD also carries out programs involving health promotion and capacity building as well as projects funded by the European Union, the Global Fund, and the World Health Organization.

Estonia Facts

POPULATION:

1,299,371

SIZE:

45,228 sq km

GDP (USD):

$28.03 billion

AVERAGE INCOME:

$21,400

LEADING CAUSES OF DEATH:

- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Digestive diseases
- Respiratory infections
- Neuropsychiatric conditions

INFANT MORTALITY:

7.32 deaths/1,000 live births

AVERAGE LIFE SPAN:

Male: 67
Female: 79

Source: WHO