Nina Emmaus

Nina Emmaus is a Professor of Health Sciences in the Department of Health and Care Sciences at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Her research primarily focuses on osteoporosis and fracture epidemiology, with additional interests in lifestyle factors, health inequalities, and global health. She is an active member of the Public Health and Rehabilitation research group and has published extensively on bone health across the lifespan, particularly in Norwegian population studies.

Professor Emmaus's research interests span several critical areas in public health and bone epidemiology. Her primary focus is on osteoporosis and fracture epidemiology, examining how bone health develops from adolescence through aging. She investigates the impact of lifestyle factors such as physical activity, nutrition, and tobacco use on bone development and maintenance. Her work also addresses health inequalities, exploring how social determinants affect bone health outcomes across different population groups. Additionally, she contributes to global health research, with particular attention to indigenous health issues including Sámi nursing education and culturally competent healthcare delivery in Northern Norway.

Analysis of Professor Emmaus's recent publications reveals a strong focus on longitudinal population studies, particularly the Tromsø Study and Fit Futures cohort. Her research demonstrates consistent interest in how bone mineral density relates to various health outcomes including mortality, psychological distress, and physical capability. There is a clear emphasis on understanding bone development during adolescence and how early life factors influence long-term bone health. Her work increasingly incorporates interdisciplinary approaches, connecting bone health with mental health, cardiovascular health, and social determinants of health. The use of objective measurement tools like accelerometers for physical activity assessment represents a methodological strength in her recent work.

Professor Emmaus actively collaborates on research projects within her department and across institutions. Her work often involves large-scale epidemiological studies with national significance, particularly regarding fracture prevention and bone health monitoring in the Norwegian population. She has contributed to policy discussions around nursing education and workforce development, particularly in northern Norway, advocating for culturally competent nursing education through her research on Sámi nursing practices.

As a member of the Public Health and Rehabilitation research group, Professor Emmaus contributes to several ongoing research initiatives focused on improving population health outcomes. Her work bridges clinical research and public health practice, with particular attention to translating epidemiological findings into practical prevention strategies for bone-related conditions. She maintains strong connections with clinical practice through her research on fracture epidemiology and its implications for healthcare delivery in Northern Norway.