Tiina Ikäheimo


Professor, occupational health

Job description

Professor Tiina Ikäheimo has comprehensive knowledge in research related to the influence of environmental temperatures on human performance and health complemented with research related to exercise and health. Her research experience includes disciplines, such as occupational, environmental, and public health, as well as exercise sciences. She is a PI and collaborator in several research projects related to climate and health and leading networks understanding preparedness and building support to Arctic workplaces in the changing climates. She is a course leader of epidemiology and research methods, and teacher in courses related to Global Public Health. She is supervising doctoral and master’s level students.

ORCID ID:0000-0002-2763-6004


  • Kalle Pikkarainen, Rasmus Valtonen, Heidi Hintsala, Antti Kiviniemi, Craig Crandall, Juha Perkiömäki et al.:
    Baroreflex sensitivity following acute upper-body exercise in the cold among stable coronary artery disease patients
    Frontiers in Physiology 2023 ARKIV / DOI
  • Maija Korpisaari, Soile Puhakka, Vahid Farrahi, Maisa Niemelä, Mikko Tulppo, Tiina Maria Anneli Ikäheimo et al.:
    Physical activity, residential greenness, and cardiac autonomic function
    Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports 2023 ARKIV / DOI
  • Maisa Niemelä, Antti Kiviniemi, Tiina Ikäheimo, Mikko Tulppo, Raija Korpelainen, Timo Jämsä et al.:
    Compositional association of 24-h movement behavior with incident major adverse cardiac events and all-cause mortality
    Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports 2023 ARKIV / DOI
  • Wisanti Laohaudomchok, Wantanee Phanprasit, Pajaree Konthonbut, Chaiyanun Tangtong, Penpatra Sripaiboonkij, Tiina Ikäheimo et al.:
    Self-Assessed Threshold Temperature for Cold among Poultry Industry Workers in Thailand
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH) 23. January 2023 ARKIV / DOI
  • Syeda Tayyiba Rahat, Mira Mäkelä, Maryam Nasserinejad, Tiina Ikäheimo, Henna Hyrkäs-Palmu, Rasmus I. P. Valtonen et al.:
    Clinical-Grade Patches as a Medium for Enrichment of Sweat-Extracellular Vesicles and Facilitating Their Metabolic Analysis
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2023 ARKIV / DOI
  • Wantanee Phanprasit, Chotirot Chotiphan, Pajaree Konthonbut, Wisanti Laohaudomchok, Tiina Ikäheimo, Jouni J.K. Jaakkola et al.:
    Active commuting and work ability: A cross-sectional study of chicken meat industry workers in Thailand
    International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 2022 ARKIV / DOI
  • Janne Alahuhta, Helena Tukiainen, Maija Toivanen, Terhi Ala-Hulkko, Vahid Farrahi, Jan Hjort et al.:
    Acknowledging geodiversity in safeguarding biodiversity and human health
    The Lancet Planetary Health 2022 ARKIV / DOI
  • John Castellani, Clare Eglin, Tiina Ikäheimo, Hugh Montgomery, Peter Paal, Mike Tipton :
    ACSM Expert Consensus Statement: Injury Prevention and Exercise Performance during Cold-Weather Exercise
    Current sports medicine reports 2021 ARKIV / DOI
  • Rasmus Valtonen, Heidi Hintsala, Antti Kiviniemi, Tuomas Kentta, Craig Crandall, Wouter van Marken Lichtenbelt et al.:
    Cardiovascular responses to dynamic and static upper-body exercise in a cold environment in coronary artery disease patients
    European Journal of Applied Physiology 2021 ARKIV / DOI
  • Wantanee Phanprasit, Pajaree Konthonbut, Wisanti Laohaudomchok, Chaiyanun Tangtong, Tiina Ikäheimo, Jouni Jaakkola et al.:
    Workplace Cold and Perceived Work Ability: Paradoxically Greater Disadvantage for More vs. Less-Educated Poultry Industry Workers in Thailand
    Frontiers in Public Health 2021 ARKIV / DOI
  • Tiina Ikäheimo, Anje Christina Höper, Hans Pettersson, Jens Wahlström, Albin Stjernbrandt, Tohr Nilsson et al.:
    Nordic Co-operation for promoting occupational health and safety (OHS) research and education in the Arctic
    2023
  • Tiina Ikäheimo :
    Cold exposure and health
    2023
  • Tiina Maria Anneli Ikäheimo :
    How forest schools boost children's immune systems
    01. November 2023
  • Tiina Maria Anneli Ikäheimo, Anje Christina Höper, Jens Wahlström, Hans Pettersson, Albin Stjernbrandt, Ingrid Liljelind et al.:
    Arctic co-operation for developing a framework of activities for managing thermal strain at outdoor workplaces in a changing climate
    2023
  • David Peyre-costa, Anje Christina Höper, Albin Stjernbrandt, Tiina Ikäheimo :
    Arctic miner's exposure to air pollution, use of personal protective equipment and respiratory symptoms in The MineHealth Study
    2023
  • Tiina Ikäheimo :
    Cold Weather Can Be Dangerous for the Human Body. This Winter Worries Experts
    Time magazine 2022
  • Tiina Ikäheimo :
    The influence of high and low temperatures: how do we adapt to the changing climate?
    2022
  • Tiina Ikäheimo :
    Arctic environmental and occupational health in the changing Arctic
    2022

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    Publications outside Cristin

    A1. Original research

    1. Valtonen RIP, Hintsala HHE, Kiviniemi A, Kenttä T, Crandall C, van Marken Lichtenbelt W, Perkiömäki J, Hautala A, Jaakkola JJK, Ikäheimo TM. Cardiovascular responses to dynamic and static upper-body exercise in a cold environment in coronary artery disease patients. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2022;122(1):223-232. doi: 10.1007/s00421-021-04826-x. IF 2.58

    2.  Castellani JW, Eglin CM, Ikäheimo TM, Montgomery H, Paal P, Tipton MJ. ACSM Expert Consensus Statement: Injury Prevention and Exercise Performance during Cold-Weather Exercise. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2021 Nov 1;20(11):594-607. doi: 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000907.

    3. Phanprasit W, Konthonbut P, Laohaudomchok W, Tangtong C, Ikäheimo TM, Jaakkola JJK, Näyhä S. Workplace Cold and Perceived Work Ability: Paradoxically Greater Disadvantage for More vs. Less-Educated Poultry Industry Workers in Thailand. Front Public Health. 2021 Dec 1;9:762533. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.762533. eCollection 2021. IF 3.02

    4.  Parkkila K, Valtonen RIP, Hiltunen L, Hintsala HE, Jaakkola JJK, Ikäheimo TM. The effects of submaximal exercise and cold exposure on blood coagulation parameters in coronary artery disease patients. BMC Cardiovasc Disord. 2021 Feb 16;21(1):93. doi: 10.1186/s12872-021-01907-9. IF 2.078

    5. Pyky R, Puhakka S, Ikäheimo TM, Lankila T, Kangas M, Mäntysaari M, Jämsä T, Korpelainen R. Parental Factors Related to Physical Activity among Adolescent Men Living in Built and Natural Environment: A Population-Based MOPO Study. J Environ Public Health. 2021 May 24;2021:3234083. doi: 10.1155/2021/3234083. eCollection 2021.

    6.  Hintsala HE, Valtonen RIP, Kiviniemi A, Crandall C, Perkiömäki J, Hautala A, Mäntysaari M, Alén M, Ryti N, Jaakkola JJK, Ikäheimo TM. Central aortic hemodynamics following acute lower and upper-body exercise in a cold environment among patients with coronary artery disease. Sci Rep. 2021 Jan 28;11(1):2550. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-82155-x. IF 3.998

    7. Phanprasit W, Chotiphan C, Auttanate N, Maruo SJ, Jussila K, Rissanen S, Sripaiboonkij P, Ikäheimo TM, Jaakkola JJK, Näyhä S. Cold-related pain in the face, upper limbs, and lower body among Thai chicken industry workers: a cross-sectional study.Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2021 Jan 11. doi: 10.1007/s00420-020-01640-4. IF 1.935

    8. Ikäheimo TM, Jokelainen J, Näyhä S, Laatikainen T, Jousilahti P, Laukkanen J, Jaakkola JJK. Cold weather-related cardiorespiratory symptoms predict higher morbidity and mortality. Environ Res. 2020;191:110108. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2020.110108. IF 5.026

    9.  Auttanate N, Chotiphan C, Maruo SJ, Näyhä S, Jussila K, Rissanen S, Sripaiboonkij P, Ikäheimo TM, Jaakkola JJK, Phanprasit W. Cold-related symptoms and performance degradation among Thai poultry industry workers with reference to vulnerable groups: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health. 2020;20(1):1357. doi: 10.1186/s12889-020-09272-6. IF 1.198

    10.  Chotiphan C, Auttanate N, Maruo SJ, Näyhä S, Jussila K, Rissanen S, Sripaiboonkij P, Ikäheimo TM, Jaakkola JJ, Phanprasit W. Prevalence of cold-related symptoms among Thai chicken meat industry workers: association with workplace temperature and thermal insulation of clothing. Ind Health. 2020 Jun 18. doi: 10.2486/indhealth.2019-0214. IF 1.450

    11.  Valtonen RIP, Ikäheimo TM, Hintsala HE, Ryti NRI, Hautala A, Perkiömäki J, Crandall CG, Mäntysaari M, Jaakkola JJK, Kiviniemi AM. Endothelial Function in Response to Exercise in the Cold in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease. Clin Physiol Funct Imaging. 2020 Mar 30. doi: 10.1111/cpf.12631. [Epub ahead of print] IF 2018 2.273

    12.  Kärmeniemi M, Lankila T, Ikäheimo T, Puhakka S, Niemelä M,  Jämsä T,  Koivumaa-Honkanen H,  Korpelainen R. Residential relocation trajectories and neighborhood density, mixed land use and access networks as predictors of walking and bicycling in the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2019 Oct 21;16(1):88. doi: 10.1186/s12966-019-0856-8. IF 2018 6.037

    13.  Tornberg J, Ikäheimo TM, Kiviniemi A, Pyky R, Hautala A, Mäntysaari M, Jämsä T, Korpelainen R. Physical activity is associated with cardiac autonomic function in adolescent men. PLoS One. 2019 Sep 6;14(9):e0222121. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0222121. eCollection 2019. IF 2018 2.776 

    14.  Hintsala HE, Kiviniemi AM, Antikainen R, Mäntysaari M, Jokelainen J, Hassi J, Tulppo MP, Herzig KH, Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi S, Rintamäki H, Jaakkola JJK, Ikäheimo TM. High Home Blood Pressure Variability Associates With Exaggerated Blood Pressure Response to Cold Stress. Am J Hypertens. 2019 May 9;32(6):538-546. doi: 10.1093/ajh/hpz011. IF 2018 2.530

    15.  Ikäheimo TM, Länsitie M, Valtonen R, Hintsala HE, Ryti N, Perkiömäki J, Mäntysaari M, Hautala AJ, Jaakkola JJK. Good safety practice in a randomized controlled trial (CadColdEx) involving increased cardiac workload in patients with coronary artery disease. BMC Cardiovasc Disord. 2019 Mar 25;19(1):69. doi: 10.1186/s12872-019-1051-1. IF 2018 1.947

    16.  Valtonen RIP, Kiviniemi A, Hintsala HE, Ryti NRI, Kenttä T, Huikuri HV, Perkiömäki J, Crandall CG, van Marken-Liechtenbelt WD, Alen M, Rintamäki H, Mäntysaari M, Hautala A, Jaakkola JJK, Ikaheimo TM. Cardiovascular Responses to Cold and Submaximal Exercise in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2018 Oct 1;315(4):R768-R776. doi: 10.1152/ajpregu.00069.2018. IF 3.176

    17.  Kärmeniemi M, Lankila T, Ikäheimo T, Koivumaa-Honkanen H, Korpelainen R. The Built Environment as a Determinant of Physical Activity: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies and Natural Experiments. Ann Behav Med. 2018 Feb 17;52(3):239-251. doi: 10.1093/abm/kax043.

    18.  Hyrkäs-Palmu H, Ikäheimo TM, Laatikainen T, Jousilahti P, Jaakkola MS, Jaakkola JJK. Cold weather increases respiratory symptoms and functional disability especially among patients with asthma and allergic rhinitis. Sci Rep. 2018 Jul 4;8(1):10131. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-28466-y. IF 4.011

    19.  Puhakka S, Pyky R, Lankila T, Kangas M, Rusanen J, Ikäheimo TM, Koivumaa-Honkanen H, Korpelainen R. Physical Activity, Residential Environment, and Nature Relatedness in Young Men - A Population-Based MOPO Study. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2018;15(10):2322. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15102322. IF 2.468

    20.  Ryti N, Mäkikyrö EMS, Antikainen H, Hookana E, Junttila MJ, Ikäheimo TM, Kortelainen ML, Huikuri HV, Jaakkola JJK. The risk of sudden cardiac death in relation to season-specific cold spells: a case-crossover study in Finland. BMJ Open. 2017 Nov 10;7(11):e017398. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017398. IF 2.413

    21.  Leinonen AM, Pyky R, Ahola R, Kangas M,4, Siirtola P, Luoto T, Enwald H, Ikäheimo TM, Röning J, Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi S, Mäntysaari M, Korpelainen R, Jämsä T. Feasibility and effects of gamified mobile service on anthropometry, fitness and physical activity in young men – a population-based randomized controlled MOPO study. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2017 Oct 10;5(10):e146. doi: 10.2196/mhealth.6675. IF 4.541

    22.  Ikäheimo TM, Jokelainen J, Hassi J, Hiltunen L, Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi S, Laatikainen T, Jousilahti P, Peltonen M, Moilanen L, Saltevo J, Näyhä S. Diabetes And Impaired Glucose Metabolism Is Associated With More Cold-Related Cardiorespiratory Symptoms. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2017 May 4;129:116-125. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2017.04.022. IF 2.548

    23.  Pyky R, Koivumaa-Honkanen H, Leinonen A-M, Ahola R, Hirvonen N, Enwald H, Luoto T, Ferreira E, Ikäheimo TM, Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi S, Mäntysaari M, Jämsä T, Korpelainen R. Effect of tailored, gamified, mobile physical activity intervention on life satisfaction and self-rated health in young adolescent men: A population-based, randomized controlled trial (MOPO study). Computers in Human Behavior 2017 vol 72, July 2017, Pages 13–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2017.02.032. IF 3.536

    24.  Näyhä S, Rintamäki H, Donaldsond G, Hassi J, Jousilahti P, Laatikainen T, Jaakkola JJK, Ikäheimo TM. The prevalence of heat-related cardiorespiratory symptoms: the vulnerable groups identified from the National FINRISK 2007 Study. Int J Biometeorol. 2017 Apr;61(4):657-668. doi: 10.1007/s00484-016-1243-7. Epub 2016 Sep 22. IF 2.577

    25.  Ryti NRI, Mäkikyrö E, Antikainen H, Junttila MJ, Hookana E, Ikäheimo TM, Kortelainen M-L, Huikuri HV, Jaakkola JJK. Cold spells and ischaemic sudden cardiac death: effect modification by prior diagnosis of ischaemic heart disease and cardioprotective medication. Sci Rep. 2017 Jan 20;7:41060. doi:10.1038/srep41060. IF 4.122

    26.  Ikäheimo T, Jaakkola K, Jokelainen J, Saukkoriipi A, Roivainen M, Juvonen R, Vainio O, Jaakkola J. A decrease in temperature and humidity precedes human rhinovirus infections in a cold climate. Viruses. 2016 Sep 2;8(9). pii: E244. doi: 10.3390/v8090244. IF 3.465

    27.  Hyrkäs H, Ikäheimo TM, Jaakkola JJK, Jaakkola MS. Asthma control and cold-related respiratory symptoms. Respir Med. 2016 Apr;113:1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.rmed.2016.02.005. Epub 2016 Feb 23. IF 3.217

    28.  Korpelainen R, Lämsä J, Kaikkonen KM, Korpelainen J, Laukkanen J, Palatsi I, Takala TE, Ikäheimo TM, Hautala AJ. Exercise capacity and mortality - a follow-up study of 3033 subjects referred to clinical exercise testing. Ann Med. 2016 Aug;48(5):359-66. doi: 10.1080/07853890.2016.1178856. Epub 2016 May 5. IF 3.715

    29.  Hintsala HE, Kiviniemi AM, Tulppo MP, Helakari H, Rintamäki H, Mäntysaari M, Herzig KH, Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi S, Jaakkola JJ, Ikäheimo TM. Hypertension Does Not Alter the Increase in Cardiac Baroreflex Sensitivity Caused by Moderate Cold Exposure. Front Physiol. 2016 Jun 2;7:204. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2016.00204. eCollection 2016. IF 4.134

    30.  Nurkkala M, Keränen AM, Koivumaa-Honkanen H, Ikäheimo TM, Ahola R, Pyky R, Mäntysaari M, Korpelainen R. Disordered eating behavior, health and motives to exercise in young men: cross-sectional population-based MOPO study. BMC Public Health. 2016 Jun 8;16(1):483. doi: 10.1186/s12889-016-3162-2. IF 2.265

    31.  Pakanen L, Pääkkönen T, Ikäheimo TM, Rintamäki H, Leppäluoto J, Kaija H, Kortelainen M-L, Rautio A, Provari K. Urinary thrombomodulin and catecholamine levels are interrelated in healthy volunteers immersed in cold and warm water. Temperature (Austin). 2015 May 5;3(1):161-6. doi: 10.1080/23328940.2015.1033589. eCollection 2016 Jan-Mar.

    32.  Pyky R, Jauho AM, Ahola R, Ikäheimo TM, Koivumaa-Honkanen H, Mäntysaari M, Jämsä T, Korpelainen R. Profiles of sedentary and non-sedentary young men - a population-based MOPO study. BMC Public Health. 2015 Nov 23;15(1):1164. doi: 10.1186/s12889-015-2495-6. IF 2.209

    33.  Kiviniemi AM, Hintsala H, Hautala AJ, Ikäheimo TM, Jaakkola JJ, Tiinanen S, Seppänen T, Tulppo MP. Impact and management of physiological calibration in spectral analysis of blood pressure variability. Front Physiol. 2014 Dec 3;5:473. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2014.00473. eCollection 2014. IF 3.534

    34.  Hintsala H, Kenttä TV,  Tulppo M, Kiviniemi A, Huikuri HV, Mäntysaari M, Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi S, Bloigu R, Herzig K-H, Antikainen R, Rintamäki H, Jaakkola JJK, Ikäheimo TM. Cardiac repolarization and autonomic regulation during short-term cold exposure in hypertensive men: experimental study. PLoS One. 2014 Jul 1;9(7):e99973. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0099973. IF 3.534.

    35.  Jaakkola K, Saukkoriipi A, Jokelainen J, Juvonen R, Kauppila J, Vainio O, Ziegler T, Rönkkö E, Jaakkola JJK, Ikäheimo TM and the KIAS-Study Group. Decline in temperature and humidity increase the occurrence of influenza. Environ Health. 2014 Mar 28;13(1):22. doi: 10.1186/1476-069X-13-22. IF 2.71.

    36.  Hyrkäs H, Jaakkola MS, Ikäheimo TM, Hugg TT, Jaakkola JK. Respiratory symptoms in cold weather among young adults with asthma and allergic rhinitis. Respir Med. 2014 Jan;108(1):63-70. doi: 10.1016/j.rmed.2013.10.019. Epub 2013 Oct 31. IF 2.585

    37.  Hintsala H, Kandelberg A, Herzig KH, Rintamäki H, Mäntysaari M, Rantala A, Antikainen R, Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi S, Jaakkola JJK, Ikäheimo TM. Central Aortic Blood Pressure of Hypertensive Men During Short-Term Cold Exposure.  Am J Hypertens. 2014 May;27(5):656-64. doi: 10.1093/ajh/hpt136. Epub 2013 Aug 20. IF 3.665

    38.  Ikäheimo TM, Lehtinen T, Antikainen R, Jokelainen J, Näyhä S, Hassi J, Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi S, Laatikainen T, Jousilahti P, Jaakkola JJK. Cold-related cardiorespiratory symptoms among subjects with and without hypertension: the National FINRISK Study 2002. Eur J Public Health 2013. doi: 10.1093/eurpub/ckt078. IF 2.516

    39.  Näyhä S, Rintamäki H, Donaldson G, Hassi J, Jousilahti P, Laatikainen T, Jaakkola JJK, Ikäheimo TM. Heat-related symptoms, sensations and comfort in a northern population: the National FINRISK 2007 Study. Eur J Public Health. 2014 Aug;24(4):620-6. doi: 10.1093/eurpub/ckt159. Epub 2013 Oct 18. IF 2.516

    40.  Ahola R, Pyky R, Jämsä T, Mäntysaari M, Koskimäki H, Ikäheimo TM, Huotari ML, Röning J, Heikkinen HI, Korpelainen R. Gamified physical activation of young men - a Multidisciplinary Population-Based Randomized Controlled Trial (MOPO study). BMC Public Health. 2013 Jan 14;13:32. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-13-32. IF 2.076

    41.  Hagnäs M, Cederberg H, Mikkola I, Ikäheimo TM, Jokelainen J, Laakso M, Härkönen P, Peitso A, Rajala U, Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi S. Reduction in metabolic syndrome among obese young men is associated with exercise-induced body composition changes during military service. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2012 Nov;98(2):312-9. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2012.09.009. Epub 2012 Sep 23. IF 2.741

    42.  Mikkola I, Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi S, Jokelainen J, Peitso A, Härkönen P, Timonen M, Ikäheimo T. Aerobic performance and body composition changes during military service. Scand J Prim Health Care. 2012 Jun;30(2):95-100. IF 1.905

    43.  Näyhä S, Hassi J, Jousilahti P, Laatikainen T, Ikäheimo TM. Cold-related symptoms among the healthy and sick of the general population: National FINRISK Study data, 2002.Public Health. 2011 Jun;125(6):380-8. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2011.02.014. Epub 2011 May 14. IF 1.350

    44.  Cederberg H, Mikkola I, Jokelainen J, Laakso M, Härkönen P, Ikäheimo T, Laakso M, Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi S. Exercise during military training improves cardiovascular risk factors in young men. Atherosclerosis. 2011 Jun;216(2):489-95. Epub 2011 Feb 24. IF 3.706

    45.  Harju T, Mäkinen T, Näyhä S, Laatikainen T, Jousilahti P, Hassi J. Cold-related respiratory symptoms in the general population. Clin Respir J. 2010 Jul;4(3):176-85. IF 1.658

    46.  Mäkinen TM, Jokelainen J, Näyhä S, Laatikainen T, Jousilahti P, Hassi J. Occurrence of frostbite in the general population - work-related and individual factors. Scand J Work Environ Health. 2009;35(5):384-93. IF 3.775

    47.  Mikkola I, Jokelainen JJ, Timonen MJ, Härkönen PK, Saastamoinen E, Laakso MA, Peitso AJ, Juuti AK, Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi SM, Mäkinen TM. Physical activity and body composition changes during military service. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2009;41(9):1735-42. IF 4.475

    48.  Young TK, Mäkinen TM. The health of Arctic populations: Does cold matter? Am J Hum Biol 2010;22(1):129-33. IF 2.335

    49.  Mäkinen TM, Juvonen R, Jokelainen J, Harju TH, Peitso A, Bloigu A, Silvennoinen-Kassinen S, Leinonen M, Hassi J. Cold temperature and low humidity are associated with increased occurrence of respiratory tract infections. Respir Med. 2009;103(3):456-62. Epub 2008 Nov 1. IF 2.585

    50.  Mäkinen TM, Mäntysaari M, Pääkkönen T, Jokelainen J, Palinkas LA, Hassi J, Leppäluoto J, Tahvanainen K, Rintamäki H. Autonomic nervous function during whole-body cold exposure before and after cold acclimation. Aviat Space Environ Med. 2008;79(9):875-82. IF 0.782

    51.  Pääkkönen T, Leppäluoto J, Mäkinen TM, Rintamäki H, Ruokonen A, Hassi J, Palinkas LA. Seasonal Levels of Melatonin, Thyroid Hormones, Mood, and Cognition Near the Arctic Circle Aviat Space Environ Med 2008;79:695-699. IF 0.782

    52.  Mäkinen TM, Raatikka VP, Rytkönen M, Jokelainen J, Rintamäki H, Ruuhela R, Näyhä S, Hassi J. Factors affecting outdoor exposure in winter: population-based study. Int J Biometeorol. 2006 Sep;51(1):27-36. Epub 2006 Jun 21. IF 2.590

    53.  Pääkkönen T, Mäkinen TM, Leppäluoto J, Vakkuri O, Rintamäki H, Palinkas LA, Hassi J. Urinary melatonin: a noninvasive method to follow human pineal function as studied in three experimental conditions. J Pineal Res 2006; 40(2):110-5. IF 7.304

    54.  Mäkinen TM, Palinkas LA, Reeves DL, Pääkkönen T, Rintamäki H, Leppäluoto J, Hassi J. Effects of single and repeated exposures to cold on cognitive performance in human. Physiol Behav 2006; 87(1):166-76. IF 3.160

    55.  Hassi J, Mäkinen TM, Rintamäki H. Prediction and Prevention of Frostbite. In: Prevention of cold injuries (pp. KN1-KN1-10). Meeting proceedings NATO RTO-MP-HFM-126. 2005.

    56.  Mäkinen TM, Rintamäki H, Korpelainen JT, Kampman V, Pääkkönen T, Oksa J, Palinkas LA, Leppäluoto J, Hassi J. Postural sway during single and repeated cold exposures. Aviat Space Environ Med 2005;76:947-953. IF 0.879

    57.  Palinkas LA, Mäkinen TM, Pääkkönen T, Rintamäki H, Leppäluoto J, Hassi J. Influence of seasonally-adjusted exposure to cold and darkness on cognitive performance in circumpolar residents. Scand J Psychol 2005;46:239-246.

    58.  Mäkinen TM, Pääkkönen T, Palinkas LA, Rintamäki H, Leppäluoto J, Hassi J. Seasonal changes in thermal responses of urban residents to cold expsoure. Comp Biochem Physiol, part A 2004;139: 229-238. IF 2.235

    59.  Risikko T, Mäkinen TM, Påsche A, Hassi J, Toivonen L. A model for managing cold-related occupational health and safety risks at workplaces. Int J Circumpolar Health 2003;62(2):202-213. IF 1.060

    60.  Mäkinen TM, Hassi J, Påsche A, Abeysekera J, Holmér I. Project for developing a cold risk assessment and management strategy for workplaces in the Barents region. Int J Circumpolar Health 2002;61 (2): 136-141. IF 1.060

    61.  Mäkinen TM, Hassi J. Usability of ISO thermal standards for cold risk assessment in the workplace. Int J Circumpolar Health 2002;61(2): 142-153. IF 1.060

    62.  Mäkinen T, Rintamäki H, Karpakka J, Komulainen J, Hissa R. Submaximal exercise in the cold: does cooling potentiate the development of muscle injuries in the rat? Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol 1998;121(3): 273-8. IF 2.235

    63.  Mäkinen T, Rintamäki H, Hohtola E, Hissa R (1996) Energy cost and thermoregulation of unrestrained rats during exercise in the cold. Comp Biochem Physiol A Physiol. 1996;114A(1): 57-63. IF 2.235

    64.  Mäkinen T, Pyörnilä A, Putaala A, Hissa R. Effects of captive rearing on capercaillie Tetrao urogallus physiology and anatomy. Wildlife Biology 1997;3:294. IF 0.989      

    A2. Review articles

    65.  Ikäheimo, T, Antikainen R. Vanhus ja helle-suojaudu, viilennä, nesteytä. Suomen Lääkärilehti 2020;75 (24-33):1510 – 1514 [review, in Finnish].

    66.  Ikäheimo T, Jaakkola J. Ulkoilman äärilämpötilojen terveysvaikutukset ja niihin varautuminen. Katsaus. Lääketieteellinen Aikakauskirja Duodecim 2019;135(22):2159-66. [review, in Finnish]. 

    67.  Ikäheimo TM. Cardiovascular diseases, cold and exercise. Priority review. Temperature 2018;1-24. https://doi.org/10.1080/23328940.2017.1414014

    68.   Kärmeniemi M, Lankila T, Ikäheimo TM, Koivumaa-Honkanen H, Korpelainen R. The Built Environment as a Determinant of Physical Activity: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies and Natural Experiments. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 2018;52(3):239-251. https://doi.org/10.1093/abm/kax043. IF 3.575

    69.  Hassi J, Ikäheimo TM. Ympäristölämpötilan vaikutus terveyteen. Suomen Lääkärilehti 2013; 22: 1652-1657. [In Finnish]

    70.  Ikäheimo TM, Hassi J. Frostbites in circumpolar areas. Glob Health Action. 2011;4. doi: 10.3402/gha.v4i0.8456. Epub 2011 Oct 10.PMID:2199448. IF 2.062

    71.  Mäkinen TM. Different types of cold adaptation in humans. Front Biosci (Schol Ed). 2010;2:1047-67. IF 3.286

    72.  Mäkinen TM, Hassi J. Health problems in cold work. Ind Health. 2009;47(3):207-20. IF 0.870

    73.  Mäkinen TM. Cold exposure, adaptation and performance in high latitude environments. Am J Hum Biol 2007;19(2):155-64. IF 2.335

    74.  Hassi J, Mäkinen T. Frostbites: occurrence, predisposing factors and consequences- a review. Int J Circumpolar Health 2000;59(2): 92-99. IF 1.060

    A3. Book sections, chapters in scientific books

    75.  Ikäheimo TM, Kuklane K, Jaakkola JJK, Homer I. Cold Stress. In: Cohrssen B (ed.) Industrial Hygiene. 7th Ed Wiley & Sons, 2021

    76.  Ikäheimo TM. Occurrence and prevention of frostbite in children. In: Assisting children caught in human crises and environmental disaster. Szente J, ed. [Springer Verlag 2018].

    77.  Holmér I, Hassi J, Ikäheimo TM, Jaakkola JJK. Cold stress – effects on performance and health. In:  Patty’s Toxicology, Sixth Edition (Bingham E, Cohrssen B, eds.), 2012.

    78.  Ikäheimo TM, Junila J, Hirvonen J, Hassi J. Frostbites and other localised cold injuries. In: Emergency Medicine, 7th Edition (Tintinalli JS, Cline D, Cydulka RK, Ma Jo, Stapczynski SJ, eds.) McGraw-Hill Medical. 2010. 1331-5.

    79.  Hassi J, Ikäheimo T, Näyhä S. Kylmä ja kuuma ympäristö. In: Ympäristöterveyden erityistilanteet. Sosiaali- ja Terveysministeriö. 2010. p. 136-148.

    80.  Mäkinen TM, Rytkönen M. Human cold exposure, adaptation and performance in circumpolar areas. In: Health Transitions in Arctic Populations (Young TK, Bjerregaard P, eds.). Toronto University Press. 2008. 469 pp.

    A4. Conference proceedings

    81.  Ikäheimo TM. Occupational Health in the North. In: Chatwood S, Orr P, Ikäheimo TM (eds.) Proceedings of the 14th International Congress on Circumpolar Health, July 11-16, 2009, Yellowknife, Canada. 201-4.

    B. NON-REFEREED SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES

    B1. Non-refereed journal articles

    82.  Ikäheimo TM. Thank you for the voyage. Int J Circumpolar Health. 2011;70(5):442-3 (editorial)

    83.  Ikäheimo TM. Research and development of Arctic health. Int J Circumpolar Health. 2011 Feb;70(1):2 (editorial)

    84.  Ikäheimo T. Unique information about the health systems of the North. Int J Circumpolar Health. 2010 Dec;69(5):414. (editorial)

    85.  Ikäheimo T. Arctic Human Health Expert Group (AHHEG). Int J Circumpolar Health. 2010 Sep;69(4):318-9. (editorial)

    86.  Ikäheimo T. Editorial announcement: research of Int J Circumpolar Health published ahead of print. Int J Circumpolar Health. 2010 Apr;69(2):110.(editorial)

    87.  Ikäheimo T. Getting your research information out there quickly. Int J Circumpolar Health. 2010 Feb;69(1):2. (editorial)

    C. SCIENTIFIC BOOKS

    C2. Edited books, conference proceedings

    88.  Chatwood S, Orr P, Ikäheimo TM (eds.) Proceedings of the 14th International Congress on Circumpolar Health, July 11-16, 2009, Yellowknife, Canada. 596 p.

    D. PUBLICATIONS INTENDED FOR PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITIES

    89.  Ikäheimo TM, Rissanen S, Risikko T, Tammelin TH. Lasten liikkuminen kylmässä ja kuumassa-lämmönsäätelyn erityispiirteitä. Liikunta ja Tiede 2018; 55(4):51-56. (Thermoregulation of children exercising in different thermal environments).

    90.  Ikäheimo TM, Jokelainen J, Hassi J, Hiltunen L, Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi S, Laatikainen T, Jousilahti P, Peltonen M, Moilanen L, Saltevo J, Näyhä S. Diabetesta ja sen esiasteita sairastavat oireilevat kylmässä ympäristössä. Best Practice, diabetes 2018; 8(31).  (Cold symptoms among persons with diabetes)

    91.  Ikäheimo TM, Hassi J. Kohonnutta verenpainetta sairastavien sydän- ja hengitystieoireet kylmässä ympäristössä. Best Practice, Sydän- ja verisuonisairaudet. 2013; 3:14-17.  (Cold symptoms among persons with hypertension)

    Guides and other training material

    92.  Hassi J, Ikäheimo TM, Kujala V (toim.) Terveydenhuollon kylmä- ja kuumaopas. 2011. http://www.kuumainfo.fi/materials/TerveydenhuollonKylmakuumaEopas.pdf (Health effects of heat and cold- a guide to health care experts)

    93.  Hassi J, Ikäheimo TM, Kujala V Kuumainfo.fi. Available from: www.kuumainfo.fi  (public information related to health and heat) (Guide on health effects of heat for the population)

    94.  Hassi J, Ikäheimo TM, Kujala V Kylmainfo.fi. Available from: www.kylmainfo.fi (public information related to health and cold) (Guide on health effects of cold for the population)

    95.  Risikko T, Hassi J, Mäkinen T, Rintamäki H (2004). Menetelmäkäsikirja kylmätyöhön. CD. Oulu: OSAKK, Oulun aluetyöterveyslaitos, Kylmä- ja terveyskonsultaatiot Hassi Oy. (Tools for cold risk management at workplaces).

    96.  Hassi J, Mäkinen T, Holmér I, Påsche A, Risikko T, Toivonen L, Hurme M (toim.) (2002). Opas kylmätyöhön. Työterveyslaitos, Arbetslivsinstitutet, Thelma AS.

    97.  Hassi J, Mäkinen T, Holmér I, Påsche A, Risikko T, Toivonen L, Hurme M (eds.) (2002).Håndbok for arbeide i kulde. Työterveyslaitos, Arbetslivsinstitutet, Thelma AS.

    98.  Hassi J, Mäkinen T, Holmér I, Påsche A, Risikko T, Toivonen L, Hurme M (eds.) (2002). Handbok för kallt arbete. Työterveyslaitos, Arbetslivsinstitute, Thelma AS.

    99.  Hassi J, Huurre M, Hänninen L, Mäkinen T, Raatikka V-P, Risikko T (2001). Ahtaus ja lastinkäsittely satamassa: kylmäopas. Helsinki: Työturvallisuuskeskus. (Cold guide for harbor workers)

    100. Hassi J, Huurre M, Hänninen L, Mäkinen T, Raatikka V-P, Risikko T (2001). Autoliikenteen kylmäopas. Helsinki: Työturvallisuuskeskus. (Cold guide for transportation)

    101.  Mäkinen TM. Rati riti ralla-tuli talvi halla. Kylmäopas suomalaisille. Työterveyslaitos. 1999 (Cold guide for Finns. FIOH)


    Research interests

    The main research interests of professor Ikäheimo have focused on the effects of environmental temperature and climate change on human health. Her research involves identifying climate-sensitive population groups and understanding the mechanisms behind their vulnerabilities. This has involved conducting both population and laboratory studies. Currently, professor Ikäheimo is leading networks of Nordic occupational health experts that aim to understand the preparedness and needs of Arctic outdoor workplaces in the changing climate. She is also participating to an EU Horizon Health consortium (Trigger) which aims to understand the effects of climate change on cardiovascular and respiratory health and build means for adapting to the changing climate. Professor Ikäheimo has also had a long-term interest in research examining determinants of physical activity and health.


    Specific ongoing research topics:

    • Cardiovascular responses to short-term cold and heat exposure among person with type 2 diabetes and hypertension
    • Preparedness and needs of Arctic outdoor workplaces in the changing climate
    • Environmental temperatures, air pollution and hospitalizations related to cardiovascular and respiratory diseases
    • Urban built and natural environments and respiratory infections
    • Weather, measured physical activity and health

     

    Teaching

    Professor Ikäheimo teaches epidemiology and research methods, public healt work, science dissemination, as well as delivers lectures related to environmental and occupational health in the Arctic. She is supervising students at master's and doctoral level.

    • ERN3001 Epidemiology and research methods (course leader)
    • HEL3034 Global health (teacher)
    • MED2520 Global health (teacher)
    • ERN2001 Epidemiology and research methods (teacher)
    • ERN3006 Research protocol (teacher)