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One in five young men exempt from military service due to health concerns

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Military or civilian service is mandatory in Finland for men between the ages of 18 and 30 .

Last year , more than half of those granted exemptions cited issues related to mental health, substance use, or behavioural problems.

In 2009 , mental health and substance abuse were the reason for 39 percent of military service exemptions.

In 2023 , nearly one in five men born in 2005 were exempted from military service.

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