Institute of Preventive Medicine Information

The Institute of Preventive Medicine was established in 1992 as a research institute at the Copenhagen Health Services. According to the by-laws established by the City Council, it is the overall aim of the Institute to conduct research and education regarding psychiatric and somatic disease and health, and other epidemiological problems in Denmark, as well as internationally. More specifically, the research of the institute aims at improving the knowledge that allows prevention of disease and promotion of health. The research may be basic as well as applied, and should achieve a quality that makes it compatible with international standards. There are no limitations as to the aspects that may be included in the research, e.g., genetic, biological, clinical, psychological, behavioral, social, and societal aspects. The activities at the Institute rest on the assumption that the best research, both in terms of quality and quantity, is achieved with full scientific freedom within the overall established goals and conditions. Thus, the specific research project is not defined by the authorities of the Copenhagen Health Services.