Linda Ernstsen

Linda Ernstsen is a Professor in Public Health at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), affiliated with the Department of Public Health and Nursing within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. She is also associated with the Cardiac Exercise Research Group and the Centre for Green Shift in the Built Environment. Her work focuses on public health, social epidemiology, and the interplay between physical activity, mental health, and disease progression across the lifespan.

• Education:
• Registered Nurse (1995) – Sør-Trøndelag University College
• Cand.Polit in Health Science (2004) – NTNU
• PhD in Health Science (2012) – NTNU

Research Interests: Her research examines how social position, psychosocial factors, and classical risk factors influence cardiovascular health, particularly using data from the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT). She emphasizes preventive strategies, including primary and secondary prevention measures, and the role of physical activity in mitigating chronic disease risks. Sustainability in healthcare and aging populations are also key themes in her work.

Labs/Teams: She contributes to the Cardiac Exercise Research Group, exploring cardiovascular health through exercise science, and the Centre for Green Shift in the Built Environment, addressing environmental sustainability's impact on public health.