Forte's mission regarding health, working life and welfare concerns knowledge development in areas that are crucial for people's daily lives and which at the same time form central parts of Swedish welfare.
The Danish Health Authority advises municipalities and regions and comes up with recommendations, guidelines and action plans, to promote public health and create a good framework for the healthcare system in Denmark.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health conducts research into the factors that have the greatest impact on the population's health, morbidity and mortality, and embraces a wide range of disciplines and methods.