Publications

Publications

  1. Astone R, Vaalavuo M. Climate change and health: consequences of high temperatures among vulnerable groups in Finland. Discussion paper 40/2021. Helsinki: Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, 2021.
  2. Astone R, Vaalavuo M. Climate change and health: consequences of high temperatures among vulnerable groups in Finland. International Journal of Social Determinants of Health and Health Services 2022;53:207314221131208.
  3. Astone R, Vaalavuo M. Ilmastonmuutoksen terveysvaikutukset: lämpöaaltojen vaikutukset haavoittuviin ryhmiin Suomessa. Tutkimuksesta tiiviisti 46/2022. Helsinki: Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos, 2022.
  4. Bernhard GH, Fioletov VE, Grooß J-U, Ialongo I, Johnsen B, Lakkala K, Manney GL, Müller R, Svendby T. Record‐breaking increases in Arctic solar ultraviolet radiation caused by exceptionally large ozone depletion in 2020. Geophysical Research Letters 2020;47:e2020GL090844.
  5. Burenby L, Partonen T, Carter TR, Ruuhela R, Halonen J. Climate change and mental health. Discussion paper 32/2021. Helsinki: Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, 2021.
  6. Carter TR. Assessing impacts and adaptation. In: Rosenzweig C, Parry M, De Mel M., editors. Our warming planet: climate change impacts and adaptation. Lectures in climate change: volume 2. Singapore: World Scientific, 2021:31-68.
  7. Carter TR. Scenarios for climate change and health analysis in Finland: report of the CLIHE virtual workshop on scenario co-ordination, 16 December 2020. Helsinki: Finnish Environment Institute, 2021.
  8. Carter TR, Fronzek S. A model-based response surface approach for evaluating climate change risks and adaptation urgency. In: Kondrup C., Mercogliano P, Bosello F, Mysiak J, Scoccimarro E, Rizzo A, Ebrey R, de Ruiter M, Jeuken A, Watkiss P, editors. Climate adaptation modelling. Springer Climate. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2022:67-75.
  9. Carter TR, Lipsanen A, Ruuhela R. Socioeconomic scenarios for health and social welfare in a changing climate: progress since the PLUMES Scenarios Workshop, May 2019. CHAMPS Information Sheet No. 1. Helsinki: Finnish Environment Institute, 2020.
  10. Eleftheratos K, Kapsomenakis J, Fountoulakis I, Zerefos CS, Jöckel P, Dameris M, Bais AF, Bernhard G, Kouklaki D, Tourpali K, Stierle S, Liley JB, Brogniez C, Auriol F, Diémoz H, Simic S, Petropavlovskikh I, Lakkala K, Douvis K. Ozone, DNA-active UV radiation, and cloud changes for the near-global mean and at high latitudes due to enhanced greenhouse gas concentrations. Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics 2022;22:12827-12855.
  11. Elovainio M, Komulainen K, Lipsanen J, Partonen T, Pesonen AK, Pulkki-Råback L, Paunio T, Kähönen M, Vahtera J, Virtanen M, Ruuhela R, Hakulinen C, Raitakari O. Long-term cumulative light exposure from the natural environment and sleep: a cohort study. Journal of Sleep Research 2022;31:e13511.
  12. Fronzek S, Honda Y, Ito A, Nunes JP, Pirttioja N, Räisänen J, Takahashi K, Terämä E, Yoshikawa M, Carter TR. Estimating impact likelihoods from probabilistic projections of climate and socio-economic change using impact response surfaces. Climate Risk Management 2022;38:100466.
  13. Greselin A, Vaalavuo M. Extending heat adaptation: examples from Italian regions. Data brief 3/2022. Helsinki: Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, 2022.
  14. Komulainen K, Elovainio M, Törmälehto S, Ruuhela R, Sund R, Partonen T, Virtanen M, Hakulinen C. Climatic exposures in childhood and the risk of schizophrenia from childhood to early adulthood. Schizophrenia Research 2022;248:233-239.
  15. Komulainen K, Hakulinen C, Lipsanen J, Partonen T, Pulkki-Råback L, Kähönen M, Virtanen M, Ruuhela R, Raitakari O, Elovainio M. Associations of long-term solar insolation with specific depressive symptoms: evidence from a prospective cohort study. Journal of Psychiatric Research 2022;151:606-610.
  16. Komulainen K, Hakulinen C, Lipsanen J, Partonen T, Pulkki-Råback L, Kähönen M, Virtanen M, Ruuhela R, Raitakari O, Rovio S, Elovainio M. Long-term residential sunlight exposure associated with cognitive function among adults residing in Finland. Scientific Reports 2022;12:20818.
  17. Komulainen K, Elovainio M, Gutvilig M, Niemi R, Partonen T, Ruuhela R, Virtanen M, Hakulinen C. Association of residential ambient temperature in childhood with mental disorders from childhood into adulthood: a register-based study. Environmental Research 2025;273:121206.
  18. Lakkala K, Kujanpää J, Brogniez C, Henriot N, Arola A, Aun M, Auriol F, Bais AF, Bernhard G, De Bock V, Catalfamo M, Deroo C, Diémoz H, Egli L, Forestier J-P, Fountoulakis I, Garane K, Garcia RD, Gröbner J, Hassinen S, Heikkilä A, Henderson S, Hülsen G, Johnsen B, Kalakoski N, Karanikolas A, Karppinen T, Lamy K, León-Luis SF, Lindfors AV, Metzger J-M, Minvielle F, Muskatel HB, Portafaix T, Redondas A, Sanchez R, Siani AM, Svendby T, Tamminen J. Validation of the TROPOspheric Monitoring Instrument (TROPOMI) surface UV radiation product. Atmospheric Measurement Techniques 2020;13:6999-7024.
  19. Lipsanen A, Carter TR, Ruuhela R, Fronzek S, Kollanus V, Koskela I-M, Mäkelä M, Mäkinen K, Meriläinen P, Parry M, Saikkonen P, Suomela T, Terämä E. Socioeconomic narratives for future Finnish health and social welfare to inform climate change adaptation. Helsinki: Finnish Environment Institute, 2020.
  20. Meinander O, Hildén M, Lappalainen HK, Mosoni C, Ruuhela R, Kuntsi-Reunanen E, Carter TR, Fronzek S, Pirttioja N, Arslan AN, Kupiainen K, Isaksen K, Lihavainen H, Aalto J. Permafrost thaw and adapting to its multiple effects in the Arctic. Arctic Yearbook 2022;11:1-17.
  21. O’Neill BC, Carter TR, Ebi K, Harrison PA, Kemp-Benedict E, Kok K, Kriegler E, Preston BL, Riahi K, Sillmann J, van Ruijven BJ, van Vuuren D, Carlisle D, Conde C, Fuglestvedt J, Green C, Hasegawa T, Leininger J, Monteith S, Pichs-Madruga R. Achievements and needs for the climate change scenario framework. Nature Climate Change 2020;10:1074-1084.
  22. Pedde S, Doblas-Reyes FJ, Carter TR, Haarsma R, Jury M, Burgess S, Emerton R, Fronzek S, Muccione V. Europe in times of change and extremes. In: European Climate Risk Assessment. EEA Report 01/2024. Copenhagen: European Environment Agency, 2024:58-82.
  23. Pedde S, Fronzek S, Pirttioja N, Van Minnen J, Carere M, Marcheggiani S, Berckmans J, Photiadou C. Guidelines to quantify climate change exposure and vulnerability indicators for the future: an example for heat stress risk across scales. ETC-CA Report 2024/1. Copenhagen: European Environment Agency, European Topic Centre on Climate change adaptation and LULUCF (ETC-CA), 2024.
  24. Raza A, Partonen T, Magnusson Hanson L, Asp M, Engström EP, Westerlund H, Halonen JI. Daylight during winters and symptoms of depression and sleep problems: a within-individual analysis. Environment International 2024;183:108413.
  25. Raza A, Partonen T, Aalto V, Ervasti J, Ruuhela R, Asp M, Engström E, Pentti J, Vahtera J, Halonen JI. Winter-time solar radiation, precipitation, and psychotropic medication purchases: a cohort study in Finnish public sector employees. Environmental Epidemiology 2025;9:e369.
  26. Ringsmuth AK, Otto IM, van den Hurk B, Lahn G, Reyer CPO, Carter TR, Magnuszewski P, Monasterolo I, Aerts JCJH, Benzie M, Campiglio E, Fronzek S, Gaupp F, Jarzabek L, Klein RJT, Knaepen H, Mechler R, Mysiak J, Sillmann J, Stuparu D, West C. Lessons from COVID-19 for managing transboundary climate risks and building resilience. Climate Risk Management 2022;35:100395.
  27. Ruosteenoja K, Jylhä K. Projected climate change in Finland during the 21st century calculated from CMIP6 model simulations. Geophysica 2021;56:39-69.
  28. Ruosteenoja K, Jylhä K. Heatwave projections for Finland at different level of global warming derived from CMIP6 simulations. Geophysica 2023;58:47-75.
  29. Ruosteenoja K, Jylhä K. Average and extreme heatwaves in Europe at 0.5–2.0 °C global warming levels in CMIP6 model simulations. Climate Dynamics 2023;61:4259-4281.
  30. Ruuhela R, Haga L, Nyman H. Sää- ja ilmastopalvelut terveysinterventiona. Lääketieteellinen Aikakauskirja Duodecim 2021;137:2730-2735.
  31. Ruuhela R, Votsis A, Kukkonen J, Jylhä K, Kankaanpää S, Perrels A. Temperature-related mortality in Helsinki compared to its surrounding region over two decades, with special emphasis on intensive heatwaves. Atmosphere 2021;12:46.
  32. Ruuhela R, Carter TR, Rantanen M, Polade S, Lipsanen S, Jylhä K, Laurila TK, Luomaranta A, Fagerström S, Luhtala S, Gregow H. Ilmasto- ja sosioekonomiset skenaariot ilmastonmuutokseen sopeutumisen suunnittelussa. Maa- ja metsätalousministeriön julkaisuja 2023:4. Helsinki: Maa- ja metsätalousministeriö, 2023.
  33. Ruuhela R, Ruosteenoja K, Lakkala K. Projected changes in incident solar radiation in Northern Hemisphere high-latitude areas. FMI’s Climate Bulletin Research Letters 2024;6:4-7.
  34. Ruuhela R, Hippi M, Hartonen S. Pedestrian wintertime slip and fall injuries: effectiveness of weather warning service in prevention. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health 2025;53:142-148.
  35. Shumake-Guillemot J, von Borries R, Campbell-Lendrum D, Trtanj J, Abrahams J, Berry P, Bhan SC, Castillo J, Clewlow Y, Edwards S, Gikungu D, Khomsi K, Liu QY, Mahon R, Matzarakis A, Ohira M, Omumbo J, Kim KR, Ruuhela R, Ryder B, Sinclair C, Thomson M, Vogel C. Good practices: co-producing integrated climate, environment and health services. PLoS Climate 2023;2:e0000304.
  36. Törmälehto S, Svirskis T, Partonen T, Isometsä E, Pirkola S, Virtanen M, Sund R. Seasonal effects on hospitalizations due to mood and psychotic disorders: a nationwide 31-year register study. Clinical Epidemiology 2022;14:1177-1191.
  37. van den Hurk B, Otto IM, Reyer CPO, Aerts J, Benzie M, Campiglio E, Carter TR, Fronzek S, Gaupp F, Jarzabek L, Klein RJT, Knaepen H, Lahn G, Mechler R, Monasterolo I, Mysiak J, Shepherd TG, Sillmann J, Stuparu D, West C. What can COVID-19 teach us about preparing for climate risks in Europe? RECEIPT Cascades Policy Brief. Brussels: European Commission, 2020.
  38. Virtanen M. Ilmastonmuutos ja mielenterveys. Työterveyslääkäri 2020;38:14-16.
  39. Virtanen M, Törmälehto S, Partonen T, Elovainio M, Ruuhela R, Hakulinen C, Komulainen K, Airaksinen J, Väänänen A, Koskinen A, Sund R. Seasonal patterns of sickness absence due to diagnosed mental disorders: a nationwide 12-year register linkage study. Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences 2023;32:e64.
  40. Votsis A, Ruuhela R, Gregow H. The socio-spatial patterns of heat stress exposure in Helsinki on two hot days of 2018 and 2019. FMI’s Climate Bulletin: Research Letters 2021;3:22-24.
  41. Wennman H. Ilmastonmuutos vaikuttaa liikuntaan Suomessa kaksijakoisesti. Liikunta ja Tiede 2023;60:34-37.
  42. Wennman H, Partonen T. Ilmastonmuutoksen vaikutukset väestön liikuntaan, ravitsemukseen ja uneen. Tutkimuksesta tiiviisti 13/2023. Helsinki: Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos, 2023.
  43. Wennman H, Partonen T. Impacts of temperature and solar radiation changes in northern Europe on key population health behaviors: a scoping review of reviews. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health 2025;53:184-194.

Submissions

  1. Honkalampi K, Nieminen V, Partonen T, Virtanen M. Ilmastonmuutoksen vaikutukset mielenterveyteen. Psykologia (submitted).
  2. Lakkala K, Partonen T, Soppela P, Turunen M, Höytö A, Ruuhela R, Orreveteläinen P, Herzig K-H, Ocobock C, Stenbäck V. Perception of reindeer herders on health impacts of seasonal variation in solar radiation and UV exposure. Ambion (submitted).
  3. Lakkala K, Ruuhela R, Haga L, Hyvärinen O, Partonen T. Short-term changes in solar radiation affect the timing of deaths from suicide. Science of the Total Environment (submitted).
  4. Lipsanen A, Ruuhela R, Saikkonen P, Fronzek S, Kankaanpää S, Kollanus V, Meriläinen P, Mäkinen K, Parry M, Terämä E, Carter TR. Socioeconomic narratives for future healthcare and social welfare in Finland to inform climate change adaptation. Regional Environmental Change (submitted).
  5. Merikanto I, Partonen T, Raza A, Metsälä J, Hakulinen C, Honkalampi K, Halonen JI, Ruuhela R, Sund R, Virtanen M. The impact of solar radiation, temperature and precipitation on mental disorders: a nationwide register-based case-crossover analysis. Nature Human Behaviour (submitted).
  6. Nieminen V, Partonen T, Halonen J, Hyvönen K, Lanki T, Raza A, Virtanen M. Climate worry and mental health: the role of pro-environmental behavior and efficacy-based hope as coping strategies. Journal of Environmental Psychology (submitted).
  7. Raza A, Partonen T, Magnusson Hanson LL, Nieminen V, Asp M, Westerlund H, Halonen JI. Longitudinal associations of meteorological parameters during winter months with self-reported symptoms of anxiety in the spring. International Journal of Biometeorology (submitted).
  8. Haga L, Ruuhela R, Fronzek S, Pirttioja N, Carter TR, Lakkala K. Future temperature-related mortality in various climate change and adaptation scenarios in Finland. (to be submitted)
  9. Virtanen M, Haga L, Ruuhela R, Hakulinen C, Elovainio M, Partonen T. Ambient temperature, solar radiation and sickness absence due to mental disorders in Finland: a distributed lag non-linear regional analysis. (to be submitted)
  10. Virtanen M, Ruuhela R, Elovainio M, Honkalampi K, Partonen T. Antidepressant medication before and after a Lyme Borreliosis infection: a register-based study. (to be submitted)

 

Updated: