data visualization tools and public health statistics




Regional health statistics

National Public Health Institute, Finland

“We are using InstantAtlas for presenting regional health statistics in Finland. Our goal is to provide a balanced overview of the population's health, which is useful for health policy planners and decision makers in the districts and municipalities.

Our pilot site 'Terveytemme' (literally 'Our Health') presents the first set of health indicators. While the number of indicators in the InstantAtlas report is still quite limited, it has already received positive feedback from several directions.”

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Timo Koskela, D.Sc. , Dept. of Health and Functional Capacity, National Public Health Institute, Finland

Socio-economic data observatory (Basque), Álava, Spain

The Observatorio Social de Álava was created as a tool for sharing information on the activities of social services in the historic territory. Through this website, the Diputación Foral de Álava provides access to a core of statistical data for social welfare professionals and for the general public.