Espen Bjertness

Espen Bjertness is a Professor at the Department of Community Medicine and Global Health, University of Oslo. His research focuses on global health, non-communicable diseases, maternal health, and health equity, with extensive work in Myanmar, Palestine, and other Global South regions. He leads projects like MY-NORTH, addressing health and sustainable development in Myanmar.

Key research interests include epidemiology of chronic diseases, violence against women, mental health, and the social determinants of health. His work often involves large-scale population studies and global health collaborations.

Recent publications highlight trends in diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and the intersection of religiosity with community trust in Norway. His studies frequently address health disparities in low-resource settings, such as Myanmar and Somaliland.

Bjertness is affiliated with the Global Health and Health Equity (GHE) and Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology research groups. His work emphasizes evidence-based policy solutions for global health challenges.