Bengt Järvholm

Bengt Järvholm is a senior professor of occupational and environmental medicine at Umeå University's Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, working part-time since 2014. Previously, he served as a senior physician at the university hospital and held leadership roles as head and dean. His research focuses on the impact of physical and work environments on health, including occupational hazards like asbestos and dust exposure, chronic diseases such as cancer and COPD, and the interplay between health, work ability, and retirement age.

• Professor (part-time): Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University
• Former roles: Senior physician, hospital leader, and academic dean
• Key research areas: Occupational disease prevention, work-related mortality, and chronic illness epidemiology

His studies include investigating workplace exposures linked to cancer, musculoskeletal disorders, and respiratory conditions, with a strong emphasis on Swedish populations. Collaborative projects with institutions like the Swedish Work Environment Authority highlight his contributions to public health policy.

Recent work emphasizes longitudinal cohort studies analyzing smoking's impact on cancer incidence, biomechanical risks in construction work, and the evolving landscape of occupational safety post-asbestos bans. While no formal academic awards are listed, his prolific publication record reflects sustained expertise in occupational and environmental health.