Josefine Starnberg

Josefine Starnberg serves as an Associate researcher at Uppsala University's Department of Public Health and Care Sciences; General Medicine and as a Researcher at the Center for Clinical Research, Gävleborg, focusing on population health and clinical interventions.

Her research expertise spans:

• Public Health
• Child Health
• Obesity Prevention
• Preventive Medicine
• Nordic Health Systems

She investigates effectiveness of health interventions in early childhood, particularly analyzing obesity prevention strategies across Nordic populations. Her work emphasizes evidence-based approaches for vulnerable age groups and regional health policy implications.

Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on pediatric obesity interventions, with methodological strengths in scoping reviews and cross-national comparative analysis. Her 2024 Acta Paediatrica publication reveals critical gaps in current prevention programs for children aged 0-7 years.