
Environmental Epidemiology Research Group
Research group
01.09.2018 -
Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology
Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences
Our research group investigates health effects, both adverse and beneficial, of environmental factors using epidemiological methods. We also evaluate health effects of environment-friendly lifestyles and conduct health impact assessments. Our expertise covers register-based, questionnaire, and panel studies.
Our diverse research topics are related to urban environments and climate change. Currently, we investigate health effects of air pollution, traffic-noise, nature environments, extreme weather, and active commuting.
Our research group belongs to two UEF faculties and collaborates closely with the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare.
Cooperation
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Professors
Senior Researchers
Doctoral Researchers
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Sara Allaouat
University TeacherInstitute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences -
Miina Juntunen
Doctoral ResearcherDepartment of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology -
Juuso Jussila
Doctoral ResearcherInstitute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences -
Anne Lipponen
Data ScientistInstitute of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences
Publications
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Childhood Lifestyle Behaviors and Mental Health Symptoms in Adolescence
Haapala, Eero A; Leppänen, Marja H; Kosola, Silja; Appelqvist-Schmidlechner, Kaija; Kraav, Siiri-Liisi; Jussila, Juuso J; Tolmunen, Tommi; Lubans, David R; Eloranta, Aino-Maija; Schwab, Ursula; Lakka, Timo A. 2025. JAMA network open. 8: A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Dietary Factors and Dental Caries among Adolescents: Eight-Year Follow-up Study
Methuen, M; Kukkonen, VF; Anttonen, V; Mikkonen, S; Väistö, J; Soininen, S; Närhi, M; Lakka, TA; Suominen, AL; Eloranta, A-M. 2025. JDR clinical and translational research. [First published online February 24, 2025]: 1-13 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Ilmanpuhdistimien vaikutus sisäilman epäpuhtauksiin ja oppilaiden kokemiin oireisiin alakouluissa
Juntunen, Miina; Lanki, Timo. 2025. Ympäristö ja terveys. 56: 38-43 D1 Article in a trade journal -
Occupational noise exposure and maternal pregnancy complications: register-based cohort from urban areas in four Nordic countries
Pasanen, Tytti P; Tiittanen, Pekka; Roswall, Nina; Persson Waye, Kerstin; Selander, Jenny; Sanchez Martinez, Nestor; Sjöström, Mattias; Vincens, Natalia; Ögren, Mikael; Aasvang, Gunn Marit; Evandt, Jorunn; Krog, Norun Hjertager; Weyde, Kjell Vegard; Khan, Jibran; Gissler, Mika; Lindstrøm, Jonas Christoffer; Poulsen, Aslak Harbo; Pershagen, Göran; Sorensen, Mette; Lanki, Timo. 2025. Occupational and environmental medicine. 81: 603-609 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Association between air temperature and self-perceived health status in Southern Germany: Results from KORA FIT study
Sohail, Hasan; Zhang, Siqi; Kraus, Ute; Mikkonen, Santtu; Breitner, Susanne; Wolf, Kathrin; Nikolaou, Nikolaos; Peters, Annette; Lanki, Timo; Schneider, Alexandra. 2024. International journal of hygiene and environmental health. 262: A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Associations Between Active Commuting and Sickness Absence in Finnish Public Sector Cohort of 28 485 Employees
Kalliolahti, Essi; Gluschkoff, Kia; Lanki, Timo; Halonen, Jaana I; Salo, Paula; Oksanen, Tuula; Ervasti, Jenni. 2024. Scandinavian journal of medicine and science in sports. 34: A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Carbon and nitrogen-based gas fluxes in subarctic ecosystems under climate warming and increased cloudiness
Ndah, Flobert A; Maljanen, Marja; Rinnan, Riikka; Bhattarai, Hem Raj; Davie-Martin, Cleo L; Mikkonen, Santtu; Michelsen, Anders; Kivimäenpää, Minna. 2024. Environmental science : atmospheres. 4: 942-957 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Care quality and satisfaction at the cancer hospital – a questionnaire study of older patients with cancer and their family members
Launonen, Minna; Vehviläinen-Julkunen, Katri; Mikkonen, Santtu; Kvist, Tarja. 2024. Bmc health services research. 24: . 190 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Changes in active commuting and changes in work ability and recovery from work in 16,778 Finnish public sector employees
Kalliolahti, Essi; Gluschkoff, Kia; Haukka, Eija; Lanki, Timo; Jussila, Juuso J; Halonen, Jaana I; Oksanen, Tuula; Ervasti, Jenni. 2024. Journal of transport and health. 38: A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Effects of fuel composition and vehicle operating temperature on in vitro toxicity of exhaust emissions
Hakkarainen, Henri; Järvinen, Anssi; Lepistö, Teemu; Kuittinen, Niina; Markkula, Lassi; Ihantola, Tuukka; Yang, Mo; Martikainen, Maria Viola; Mikkonen, Santtu; Timonen, Hilkka; Aurela, Minna; Barreira, Luis; Ihalainen, Mika; Saarikoski, Sanna; Rönkkö, Topi; Aakko-Saksa, Päivi; Jalava, Pasi. 2024. Environmental science : atmospheres. 4: 455-467 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research