Bjørn Holstein

Bjørn Holstein is a prominent researcher at the University of Southern Denmark's National Institute of Public Health. His work focuses on child and adolescent health, social epidemiology, and health inequalities. He leads key initiatives like the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) program and the Health Visitors' Child Health Database.

• University: University of Southern Denmark
• Research Areas: Social determinants of health, adolescent well-being, longitudinal studies

His recent research explores adolescent loneliness, bullying, and school satisfaction trends. Articles emphasize cross-sectional and cohort analyses, with keywords spanning psychology, pediatrics, and public health.

Scientific Awards

• International Society of Behavioral Medicine Lifetime Achievement Award (2016)
• HBSC collaboration award (2015)
• National Public Health award (2015)
• Honourable member, MSc public health association (2014)

He has participated in 182 activities, including guest lectures on mental health prevention and school well-being. Current projects include the Skolebørnsundersøgelsen (1984-2029) and studies on social inequality in child health.