Inge Lissau

Dr. Inge Lissau is an Associate Professor and Senior Research Scientist at the Clinical Research Unit, Copenhagen University Hospital. She specializes in public health, epidemiology, and childhood obesity, contributing to research on the causes, prevention, and management of obesity in children and adolescents.

Dr. Lissau has been actively involved in international studies on childhood obesity, examining trends in body mass index (BMI), socioeconomic factors, and health inequalities across multiple European countries. Her research has provided valuable insights into the long-term health consequences of obesity, including its impact on cardiovascular health, metabolic disorders, and psychosocial well-being.

She has co-authored several influential publications, including contributions to Child and Adolescent Obesity: Causes and Consequences, Prevention and Management, a comprehensive book addressing the growing prevalence of obesity in young populations. Her work emphasizes the importance of early intervention, lifestyle modifications, and public health policies aimed at reducing obesity rates.

Dr. Lissau’s research extends to socioeconomic disparities in health, analyzing how factors such as education, income, and access to healthcare influence childhood obesity trends. She has contributed to studies on self-assessed health inequalities in Europe, highlighting the persistent nature of socioeconomic health disparities and their implications for public health strategies.

Beyond her research, Dr. Lissau is involved in academic teaching and mentorship, guiding students and healthcare professionals in epidemiological methods and public health interventions. She collaborates with international health organizations to develop evidence-based strategies for obesity prevention and health promotion.