Pekka Puska
Pekka Puska
Pekka Puska (pronunciation: pek-ka pus-ka) is a renowned Finnish physician and public health expert, best known for his work in preventive medicine and health promotion.
Etymology
The name "Pekka" is a common Finnish first name, while "Puska" is a Finnish surname. There is no specific etymology related to his name in the context of medicine or public health.
Career
Puska started his career in the field of public health in the 1970s. He is most recognized for his work on the North Karelia Project, a community-based intervention project aimed at reducing the high mortality from cardiovascular diseases in North Karelia, Finland.
Puska served as the Director of the National Institute for Health and Welfare in Finland and was also the Director of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health at the World Health Organization.
Contributions
Puska's contributions to public health, particularly in the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases, have been significant. His work has influenced public health policies and practices not only in Finland but also globally.
He has been instrumental in promoting healthy lifestyles, including healthy diet and physical activity, as key strategies for preventing noncommunicable diseases.
Related Terms
- Public Health
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Noncommunicable Diseases
- World Health Organization
- Healthy Diet
- Physical Activity
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pekka Puska
- Wikipedia's article - Pekka Puska
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