Healthy living

A large number of people donate blood to the bloodbank, a contribution that is essential for many types of work performed in the modern hospital. Moreover, each individual can fill in a special card stating their will as regards organ donation after death and complete a living will, which states an individual's wishes regarding treatment at the end of life.

One of the most important preventative measures and health protection measures anyone can take is to monitor their mental and physical health.

Inoculations against diseases have been common in Iceland for decades and participation is high, particularly regarding the inoculation of children. This is extremely important, as epidemics cannot be contained unless the majority of the population is inoculated.

'Public health' is a term that covers health protection and preventive measures. The goal of public-health activities is to maintain and improve people's health. It is based on co-operation between different areas of expertise and includes, among other things, social, environmental and economic aspects.