Author Information
Jaakko O. Tuomilehto is affiliated with Health Promotion Solutions, National Institute for Health and Welfare, located in Helsinki, Finland. His research interests are broadly centered around public health, with a specific focus on diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, genetics, and lifestyle interventions. As a prominent figure in his field, he contributes extensively to understanding chronic diseases and their prevention.Research Contributions
Jaakko O. Tuomilehto has made significant contributions to the fields of genetics, diabetes, and cardiovascular health. In 2022, his research spanned several areas, including the predictive power of gut microbiome composition for incident type 2 diabetes in Finnish adults, the genetic factors associated with human height across diverse ancestries, and the requirements for remission in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) involving early diagnosis and weight reduction. He has also explored the effects of lifestyle interventions on cardiovascular risks in older populations, the genetic predictors of weight loss response, and the safety of glucose-lowering drugs during Ramadan. His work in the FINGER trial has provided insights into the associations between depressive symptoms and cognition, offering valuable perspectives on the intersection of mental health and physical health outcomes.Aliases
Jaakko O. Tuomilehto is known by several aliases, including J Tuomilehto, Jaakko O.i. Tuomilehto, Jaakko Tuomilehto, J O Tuomilehto, Jaakko O I Tuomilehto, and J. Tuomilehto. These variations generally include his initials and full name, reflecting his widespread recognition in the scientific community.Publication and Citation Metrics
| Metric |
Value |
| Citation Count |
173,420 |
| H-index |
179 |
| Paper Count |
1,383 |
