Väitöskirjat

  1. Urpa, L. Genetic Architecture of Intellectual Disability in Northern Finland. University of Helsinki, 2024.
  2. Ojala, A. Subclinical thyroid dysfunction and quality of life : Longterm outcome for older people with stable cardiovascular disease. University of Helsinki, 2024.
  3. Banafa, Aisha. Prevalence and biopsychosocial risk factors associated with temporomandibular pain: an 11-year follow-up study on Finnish adults. University of Eastern Finland, 2023.
  4. Istolahti, Tiia. Electrocardiographic Interatrial Block, P-Terminal Force, ST Level, and T-wave Inversion in General Population: Prevalence, Characteristics, and Prognostic Value. University of Tampere, 2023.
  5. Airaksinen, Laura. Contribution of Relatedness and Genetic Factors to the Clinical Picture of Coeliac Disease. University of Tampere, 2023.
  6. Häppölä, P. Translating genetic epidemiology to health applications with large-scale biobank data. University of Helsinki, 2022.
  7. Toppala, Sini. Disturbances of glucose metabolism, cognitive decline, and neuroimaging changes related to Alzheimer's disease. University of Turku, 2022.
  8. Palmu, Joonatan. Metabolomics and metagenomics in hypertension. University of Turku, 2022.
  9. Salama, Essi. Is substance use of any substance? Study on substance use and mental health on Russian, Somali and Kurdish origin populations in Finland. University of Turku, 2022.
  10. Ämmälä, Antti-Jussi. Prenatal, childhood, and adolescence sleep and stress: Association with DNA methylation and telomere length. University of Helsinki, 2022.
  11. Sirén, Maria. Disabling Shoulder Lesions - Occupational and Non-occupational Risk Factors for Prolonged Work Disability and Working Years Lost. University of Helsinki, 2021.
  12. Ashraf, Javed. Association between temporomandibular-disorder-related pain and primary headaches: results of Finnish population-based surveys. Publications of the University of Eastern Finland. Dissertations in Health Sciences, 647, 2021.
  13. Strausz, Satu. Genetic analysis of obstructive sleep apnoea and its associations to cardiometabolic diseases and COVID-19. University of Helsinki, 2021.
  14. Idehen, Esther E. Cervical cancer screening participation among women of migrant origin in Finland: disparities, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. Publications of the University of Eastern Finland. Dissertations in Health Sciences, 642, 2021.
  15. Selinheimo, Sanna. Components of subjective health complaints: Evidence from prospective cohort study and randomized controlled trial. University of Helsinki, 2021.
  16. Haukilahti, Anette. Sudden cardiac death, cardiac mortality, and morbidity in women : electrocardiographic risk markers. University of Oulu, 2021.
  17. Ruokolainen, Otto. Socioeconomic differences in the use of tobacco: Finnish population-based studies. University of Helsinki, 2021.
  18. Peña, Sebastian. Socioeconomic differences in alcohol use, disorders and harm: Exploring the Alcohol Harm Paradox. University of Helsinki, 2021.
  19. Sinha, Vishal. The DISC1 gene network in major mental illnesses in Finland. University of Helsinki, 2020.
  20. Torppa-​Saarinen, Eeva. Interplay between treatment need, service use and perceived oral health. A longitudinal, population-based study. University of Eastern Finland, 2020.
  21. Sulkava, Sonja. Genetic background for job-related exhaustion and its link to Alzheimer’s disease. University of Helsinki, 2020.
  22. Konstari, Sanna. Systemic and dietary risk factors for knee osteoarthritis: associations of serum vitamin D, metabolic syndrome, dietary magnesium intake and serum C-reactive protein with the risk of knee osteoarthritis. University of Oulu, 2020.
  23. Kontio, Tea. Osteoarthritis, work disability and work retention- role of occupational and lifestyle factors. University of Helsinki, 2020.
  24. Sares-Jäske Laura. Self-report dieting attempts and intentional weight loss in a general adult population: Associations with long-term weight gain and risk of type 2 diabetes. University of Helsinki, 2020.
  25. Bastola, Kalbana. Health of Pregnant Migrant Women and their Newborns in Finland. Tampere University, 2020.
  26. Ruuth, Maiju. LDL aggregation susceptibility as a novel risk factor for atherosclerosis. University of Helsinki, 2020.
  27. Adebayo, Folasade Abiola. Insights into food consumption, vitamin D status, and associated factors among adult immigrant populations in Finland: findings from population-based and intervention studies. University of Helsinki, 2019.
  28. Sahlman, Perttu. Alcoholic liver disease - epidemiology, prognosis and risk factors. University of Helsinki, 2019.
  29. Euro, Ulla. Risk factors for sciatica.  Acta Universitatis Ouluensis Series D 1517, University of Oulu, 2019.
  30. Wikström, Annamaria. Cognitive performance and clinical features in adults with vulnerability to psychosis. University of Helsinki, 2019.
  31. Skogberg, Natalia. Cardiovascular risk factors among Russian, Somali and Kurdish origin populations in Finland. University of Helsinki, 2019.
  32. Kasteenpohja, Teija. Treatment seeking, treatment adequacy and outcome of depressive and anxiety disorders among young adults in Finland: Findings from a population-based sample. University of Helsinki, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, 2018.
  33. Vasankari, Ville. Sedentary behaviour, physical activity, and risk of coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus. Publications of the University of Eastern Finland. Dissertations in Health Sciences, no 489, 2018.
  34. Keinänen, Jaakko. Metabolic changes, inflammation and mortality in psychotic disorders. University of Helsinki, 2018.
  35. Jauhiainen, Leena. Diet and periodontal condition: an epidemiological study. Publications of the University of Eastern Finland. Dissertations in Health Sciences, no 481, 2018.
  36. Kaartinen, Niina. Carbohydrates in the diet of Finnish adults: Focus on intake assessment and associations with other dietary components and obesity. Dissertationes Scholae Doctoralis ad Sanitatem Investigandam Universitatis Helsinkiensis, 2018.
  37. Jääskeläinen, Tuija. Public Health Importance of Vitamin D: Results from the Population-based Health 2000/2011 Survey. Dissertationes Scholae Doctoralis Ad Sanitatem Investigandam Universitatis Helsinkiensis, 2018.
  38. Kiiski, Ville. Adulthood atopic dermatitis: Focus on the skin barrier, epidemiology, and long-term outcome. University of Helsinki, 2018.
  39. Rask, Shadia. Diversity and Health in the Population: Findings on Russian, Somali and Kurdish origin populations in Finland. Dissertationes Scholae Doctoralis Ad Sanitatem Investigandam Universitatis Helsinkiensis, 2018.
  40. Salo, Perttu. Studies on the Genetics of Heart Failure. Dissertationes Scholae Doctoralis Ad Sanitatem Investigandam Universitatis Helsinkiensis, 2018.
  41. Ekblad, Laura. Insulin resistance, cognition, and brain amyloid accumulation: an epidemiological and a positron emission tomography study. Turun yliopiston julkaisuja. Sarja D: Medica, Odontologica, 2018.
  42. Kankaanpää, Saija. Mental health among Somali origin migrants in Finland: Considerations for depressive symptom manifestation, causal attributions of mental health problems, and psychiatric assessment. Acta Electronica Universitatis Tamperensis, Tampere University Press, 2018.
  43. Tikka, Anna. Characterization of ANGPTL3 deficiency and molecular mechanisms of ANGPTL3 deficiency-induced hypolipidemia. Dissertationes Scholae Doctoralis Ad Sanitatem Investigandam Universitatis Helsinkiensis 2/2018. University of Helsinki, 2018.
  44. Juhanoja, Eeva. Home blood pressure variability − assessment and clinical significance. University of Turku, 2018.
  45. Tynkkynen, Juho. Cardiovascular biomarkers in dementia risk prediction. Dissertations in Health Sciences, no 441. Publications of the University of Eastern Finland, 2017. 
  46. Langén, Ville. Thyroid-stimulating hormone: reference range and relation to cardiovascular risk. Annales Universitatis Turkuensis D1325, Medica. University of Turku, 2017.
  47. Al-Sudani, Fouad Younis Hussien. Employment status and its contribution in oral health-related behaviors and oral health. Dissertations in Health Sciences 430. Publications of the University of Eastern Finland, 2017.
  48. Feuth (née Sajanti) Eeva. Lyme Borreliosis in Finland - studies on environmental exposure, disease susceptibility and epidemiology. Annales Universitatis Turkuensis D1306, University of Turku 2017.
  49. Welling Maiju. Etiological pathways of osteoarthritis. Faculty of biochemistry and molecular medicine 023, University of Oulu, 2017.
  50. Frilander Heikki. Lifestyle and health-related factors in relation to musculoskeletal and mental disability: a life course approach. Occupational Health, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Finland 2017.
  51. Polvinen Anu. Socioeconomic status and disability retirement in Finland. Causes, changes over time and mortality. Finnish Centre for Pensions, Studies 05/2016.
  52. Markkula Niina. Prevalence, predictors and prognosis of depressive disorders in the general population. A longitudinal population study. Dissertationes Scholae Doctoralis Ad Sanitatem Investigandam Universitatis Helsinkiensis. University of Helsinki, 2016. 
  53. Saksi Jani. Stroke-Associated Carotid Atherosclerosis - A Role for FABP4 in Atheroma Vulnerability and Cardiometabolic Risk. University of Helsinki, 2015. 
  54. Laurila Pirkka-Pekka. Molecular Link between Lipid Metabolism and Energy Homeostasis. Dissertationes Scholae Doctoralis Ad Sanitatem Investigandam Universitatis Helsinkiensis no. 15, 2015. 
  55. Nieminen Tarja. Healthier together? Social capital, health behaviour and health. University of Helsinki, 2015. 
  56. Kauppi Maarit. Determinants of Bone Strength and Predictors of Hip Fracture among Finnish Adults. Results from the Health 2000 Survey and the Mini-Finland Health Survey. Annales Universitatis Turkuensis D 116, 2015. 
  57. Anttila Ismo. The Relation between Resting Electrocardiogram Changes and Prognosis in the Health 2000 Survey A population-Based study on Adult Finns. Acta Electronica Universitatis Tamperensis  1415, 2014. 
  58. Kanerva Noora. The healthy Nordic diet, obesity and obesity-related metabolic risk factors. National Institute for Health and Welfare, Research 141, 2014. 
  59. Hänninen, Marjo-Riitta. Masked hypertension in Finland: an independent cardiovascular risk factor? National Institute for Health and Welfare, Research 118, 2013. 
  60. Torniainen Minna. Cognitive Impairments in Schizophrenia and their Relationship to Risk Factors and Clinical Characteristics of the Illness. National Institute for Health and Welfare, Research 107, 2013. 
  61. Toffol Elena. Mental health and reproductive health in women. National Institute for Health and Welfare, Research 106, 2013. 
  62. Juhakoski Riikka. Hip osteoarthritis: risk factors and effects of exercise therapy. Publications of the University of Eastern Finland 166, 2013. 
  63. Ahola Teemu. Antihypertensive drug therapy in Finland: utilization of antihypertensive medication, control of blood pressure, and achievable reduction of cardiovascular morbidity with intensified treatment. National institute for health and welfare, Research 103, 2013. 
  64. Lagus Markus. Molecular mechanisms of sleep and mood. National Institute for Health and Welfare, Research 100, 2013. 
  65. Perälä Jonna. Epidemiology of psychotic disorders. National Institute for Health and Welfare, Research 97, 2013. 
  66. Ollila Hanna. Genetics of sleep - sleep and comorbidities - connection at the genetic level. National Institute for Health and Welfare, Research 96, 2013. 
  67. Tikkanen Jani. Early repolarization in the inferolateral leads of the electrocardiogram: prevalence, prognosis and characteristics. Acta Universitatis Ouluensis Series D 1212, Oulun yliopisto. Oulu, 2013. 
  68. Helenius-Hietala Jaana. Oral health in liver transplant recipients. University of Helsinki, 2013. 
  69. Robcius Marius. Role of angiopoietin-like 3 and 4 in triacylglycerol metabolism: from population studies to molecular mechanisms of action. National Institute for Health and Welfare, Research 83, 2012. 
  70. Utge Siddheswar. A study of candidate genes in depression and disturbed sleep. National Institute for Health and Welfare, Research 81, 2012. 
  71. Turunen Anu. Epidemiological studies on fish consumption and cardiovascular health: results from the Fishermen study and the Health 2000 survey. National Institute for Health and Welfare, Research 79, 2012. 
  72. Lahtinen Annukka. Genetic variants predisposing to cardiac arrhythmia disorders and sudden cardiac death. Helsinki University biomedical dissertations no. 179, 2012. 
  73. Ikonen Annukka. Primary care visits in the Finnish occupational health services and their connections to prevention and work-related factors. Social Insurance Institution of Finland, Studies in social security and health 120, 2012. 
  74. Saxlin Tuomas. Periodontal infection and obesity: results of a population-based survey. Acta Universitatis Ouluensis 1173, 2012.
  75. Delgado Angulo Elsa Karina. The association and potential pathways between common mental disorders and oral health among Finnish adults. University College London, UCL, 2012. 
  76. Johansson Jouni. Optimal schedule for home blood pressure measurements and clinical significance of the variability in home-measured blood pressure and heart rate. National Institute for Health and Welfare, Research 66, 2011. 
  77. Viertiö Satu. Functional limitations and quality of life in schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. National Institute for Health and Welfare, Research 60, 2011. 
  78. Antila Mervi. Cognitive functioning and its heritability in bipolar I disorder. National Institute for Health and Welfare, Research 57, 2011. 
  79. Latvala Antti. Cognitive functioning in alcohol and other substance use disorders in young adulthood: a genetic epidemiological study. National Institute for Health and Welfare, Research 53, 2011. 
  80. Sipilä Kalle. Cardiometabolic and genetic risk factors for early atherosclerosis. Acta Universitatis Tamperensis 1582, 2011. 
  81. Söderlund Sanni. HDL subspecies: association with low HDL-C, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. University of Helsinki, 2011. 
  82. Sinokki Marjo. Social factors at work and the health of employees. Helsinki: The Social Insurance Institution of Finland, Studies in social security and health 115, 2011. 
  83. Luotola Kari. Associations of interleukin-1 (IL-1) gene variation and IL-1 receptor antagonist phenotypes with immunological responses, metabolic dysregulation and type 2 diabetes. University of Helsinki, 2011. 
  84. Porthan Kimmo. Electrocardiographic parameters of ventricular repolarization : modifiers and the prognostic value. University of Helsinki, 2011. 
  85. Åberg Fredrik. Long-term clinical outcome after liver transplantation. University of Helsinki 2010. 
  86. Castaneda Anu. Cognitive functioning in young adults with depression, anxiety disorders, or burnout symptoms: findings from a population-based sample. National Institute for Health and Welfare, Research 42, 2010. 
  87. Mäkinen Tomi. Trends and explanations for socioeconomic differences in physical activity. National Institute for Health and Welfare, Research 41, 2010. 
  88. Saarni Samuli. Vaikuttavuuden huomiointi terveydenhuollon päätöksenteossa: eettinen analyysi. Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos, tutkimus 40, 2010. 
  89. Kettunen Johannes. Examination of genetic components affecting human obesity-related quantitative traits. National Institute for Health and Welfare, Research 38, 2010. 
  90. Laaksonen Maarit. Population attributable fraction (PAF) in epidemiologic follow-up studies. National Institute for Health and Welfare, Research 34, 2010. 
  91. Gass Natalia. Molecular pathways of disturbed sleep and depression: studies on adenosine and gene expression patterns. University of Helsinki, 2010. 
  92. Wedenoja Juho. Molecular genetics of schizophrenia and related intermediate phenotypes in a founder population. National Institute for Health and Welfare, Research 28, 2010. 
  93. Lohi Sini. Prevalence and Prognosis of Coeliac Disease. Acta Universitatis Tamperensis 1491, Tampere University Press. Tampere, 2010. 
  94. Nikula Minna. Young men's sexual behaviour in Finland and Estonia: opportunities for prevention of sexually transmitted infections. National Institute for Health and Welfare Research, Research 26, 2009. 
  95. Grimaldi-Toriz Sharon. Epidemiological data of seasonal variation in mood and behavior. National Institute for Health and Welfare, Research 25, 2009. 
  96. Vikstedt Riikka. The role of phospholipid transfer protein and cholesteryl ester transfer protein in reverse cholesterol transport. National Institute for Health and Welfare, Research 14, 2009. 
  97. Mattila Aino. Alexithymia in Finnish general population. Acta Universitatis Tamperensis 1377, 2009. 
  98. Nyqvist Fredrica. Social capital and health: variations, associations and challenges. Åbo Akademi University 2009. 
  99. Pohjola Vesa. Dental fear among adults in Finland. Acta Universitatis Ouluensis 1029, 2009. 
  100. Laitinen Arja. Reduced visual function and its association with physical functioning in the Finnish adult population: prevalence, causes and need for eye care services. National Institute for Health and Welfare, Research 2, 2009. 
  101. Marjamaa Annukka. Ion channel gene variants predisposing to severe human ventricular arrhythmias. University of Helsinki, 2009. 
  102. Ortiz Eduardo Bernabe. Role of sense of coherence in the relationship between socioeconomic position and oral health in Finnish dentate adults. University College London, UCL, 2009. 
  103. Kestilä Laura. Pathways to health: determinants of health, health behaviour and health inequalities in early adulthood. Publications of the National Public Health Institute A23/2008. h
  104. Niiranen Teemu. Home blood pressure measurement: epidemiology and clinical application. Publications of the National Public Health Institute A16/2008. 
  105. Alanne Mervi. Studies of the genetic epidemiology of cardiovascular disease: focus on inflammatory candidate genes. Publications of the National Public Health Institute A13/2008. 
  106. Kanervisto Merja. Keuhkoahtaumatautia sairastavan arjessa selviytyminen. Acta Universitatis Tamperensis 1356, 2008.
  107. Kharazmi Elham. Reproduction, hysterectomy and risk of cardiovascular disease. Acta Universitatis Tamperensis 1318, 2008. 
  108. Joutsenniemi Kaisla. Living arrangements and health. Publications of the National Public Health Institute A15/2007. 
  109. Stenholm Sari. Obesity as a risk factor for walking limitation in older Finnish men and women: mediating factors, long-term risk and coexisting conditions. Publications of the National Public Health Institute A10/2007. 
  110. Ahola Kirsi. Occupational burnout and health. Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, People and work 81/2007. 
  111. Alaranta Antti. Medication use in elite athletes. Dissertationes bioscientiarum molecularium Universitatis Helsingiensis in Viikki 13/2006. 
  112. Vainionpää Kirsi. "Male menopause": the birth of a new illness? Acta Universitatis  Lapponiensis 109, 2006. 
  113. Haara Mikko. Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis assessed from hand radiographs: prevalence, determinants, and associations with morbidity and mortality. University of Kuopio, D:388, 2006. 
  114. Jänis Minna. The high- and low-activity forms of human plasma phospholipid transfer protein (PLTP). Publications of the National Public Health Institute A12/2006. 
  115. Savolainen Jarno. A salutogenic perspective to oral health: sense of coherence as a determinant of oral and general health behaviours, and oral health-related quality of life. Acta Universitatis Ouluensis 851, 2005. 
  116. Siggins Sarah. Plasma phospholipid transfer protein (PLTP): quantitation, biosynthesis, and involvement in hepatic lipid homeostasis. Publications of the National Public Health Institute A16/2005.
  117. Kattainen Anna. Cardiovascular diseases and functional capacity: prevalence, secular changes and predictive value. Publications of the National Public Health Institute A7/ 2004.