ASH Finland

ASH Finland (Action on Smoking and Health) is a national public health organisation and tobacco policy expert established in 1989.

Our goal is a tobacco- and nicotine-free Finland. We promote to end of the use of tobacco and other nicotine products that are comparable to tobacco, and abstinence from intoxicants. Our means are advocating, networking and communication.

Domestic and international network cooperation is an important part of our operations: together we are stronger and more effective.

We coordinate the work of the Smoke-free Finland 2030 and the Nicotine-free Finland networks.

Objective
Our objective is tobacco- and nicotine-free Finland. We promote to end the use of tobacco and other nicotine products as well as intoxicant-free lifestyle.

Mission
We work with the aim of ending the use of tobacco and nicotine products and promoting a responsible alcohol policy.

Vision
To free individuals, society and the environment from suffering the harmful effects of tobacco and nicotine products. To minimise the harms caused by alcohol consumption through responsible policy.

The Board

Chair
Mr. Pekka Puska, MD, Professor

Vice chair
Mrs. Outi Palkama, Master of Sport and Health Sciences

Members
Mr. Mikael Ekblad, MD
Mr. Heikki Hiilamo, Professor
Mr. Vesa Korpelainen, terveydenhuoltoneuvos (Finnish honorary title)
Mr. Juha Mikkonen, PhD
Mrs. Annamari Rouhos, MD
Mr. Olli Simonen, MD
Mrs. Tuula Vasankari, MD, Professor

Our work is financed by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.