World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Social Sciences and Humanities

D-Index
72
Citations
17901
World Ranking
695
National Ranking
27

Medicine

D-Index
73
Citations
18503
World Ranking
19668
National Ranking
717

Overview

Frank J. van Lenthe is affiliated with Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Their research spans multiple areas within social sciences, health professions, and medicine, with a significant focus on public health, general health professions, and clinical psychology.

The scientist's work predominantly addresses topics such as:

  • Health disparities and outcomes
  • Obesity, physical activity, and diet
  • Smoking behavior and cessation
  • Urban transport and accessibility
  • Global health care issues
  • Nutritional studies and diet
  • Behavioral health and interventions

Their publication record includes contributions to prominent journals, with frequent appearances in:

  • Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health
  • European Journal of Public Health
  • International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
  • BMC Public Health
  • Social Science & Medicine

Frank J. van Lenthe has collaborated extensively with several researchers, notably:

  • Joost Oude Groeniger
  • Mariëlle A. Beenackers
  • Carlijn B. M. Kamphuis
  • Jasper V. Been
  • Alex Burdorf

Their recent publications illustrate the range of topics investigated, including large-scale population reviews, policy evaluations, and environmental health impacts. Selected papers include:

  • Sleep characteristics across the lifespan in 1.1 million people from the Netherlands, United Kingdom and United States: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2020, Nature Human Behaviour)
  • The potential of food environment policies to reduce socioeconomic inequalities in diets and to improve healthy diets among lower socioeconomic groups: an umbrella review (2022, BMC Public Health)
  • Micro urban spaces and mental well-being: Measuring the exposure to urban landscapes along daily mobility paths and their effects on momentary depressive symptomatology among older population (2023, Environment International)
  • Public support for smoke-free policies in outdoor areas and (semi-)private places: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2023, EClinicalMedicine)
  • Linking physical and social environments with mental health in old age: a multisensor approach for continuous real-life ecological and emotional assessment (2020, Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health)

Best Publications

  • Socioeconomic inequalities in occupational, leisure-time, and transport related physical activity among European adults: A systematic review

    Marielle A. Beenackers;Carlijn B. M. Kamphuis;Katrina Giskes;Katrina Giskes;Katrina Giskes;Johannes Brug

  • Determinants of participation in worksite health promotion programmes: a systematic review

    Suzan J.W. Robroek;Frank J. van Lenthe;Pepijn van Empelen;Alex Burdorf

  • Effectiveness of school-based interventions in Europe to promote healthy nutrition in children and adolescents: systematic review of published and ‘grey’ literature

    Eveline Van Cauwenberghe;Lea Maes;Heleen Spittaels;Frank J. van Lenthe

  • Workplace Health Promotion: A Meta-Analysis of Effectiveness

    Anne Rongen;Suzan J.W. Robroek;Frank J. van Lenthe;Alex Burdorf

  • Environmental determinants of fruit and vegetable consumption among adults: a systematic review.

    Carlijn B. M. Kamphuis;Katrina M. Giskes;Gert-Jan de Bruijn;Wanda Wendel-Vos

  • Inequalities in Life Expectancy Among US Counties, 1980 to 2014: Temporal Trends and Key Drivers

    Laura Dwyer-Lindgren;Amelia Bertozzi-Villa;Rebecca W. Stubbs;Chloe Morozoff

  • Sleep characteristics across the lifespan in 1.1 million people from the Netherlands, United Kingdom and United States: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Desana Kocevska;Thom S Lysen;Aafje Dotinga;M Elisabeth Koopman-Verhoeff

  • Overweight and obesity in infants and pre-school children in the European Union: a review of existing data

    A Cattaneo;L Monasta;E Stamatakis;S Lioret

  • School-based interventions promoting both physical activity and healthy eating in Europe: a systematic review within the HOPE project

    I. De Bourdeaudhuij;E. Van Cauwenberghe;H. Spittaels;J.-M. Oppert

  • Material, psychosocial, and behavioural factors in the explanation of educational inequalities in mortality in the Netherlands

    Floor V A van Oort;Frank J van Lenthe;Johan P Mackenbach

  • Social Participation and Depression in Old Age: A Fixed-Effects Analysis in 10 European Countries

    Simone Croezen;Mauricio Avendano;Alex Burdorf;Frank J. van Lenthe

  • Socioeconomic differences in lack of recreational walking among older adults: the role of neighbourhood and individual factors

    Carlijn B. M. Kamphuis;Frank J. Van Lenthe;Katrina Giskes;Katrina Giskes;Martijn Huisman

  • US County-Level Trends in Mortality Rates for Major Causes of Death, 1980-2014.

    Laura Dwyer-Lindgren;Amelia Bertozzi-Villa;Rebecca W. Stubbs;Chloe Morozoff

  • Socioeconomic status and ischaemic heart disease mortality in 10 western European populations during the 1990s

    Mauricio Avendano;Anton E Kunst;Martijn Huisman;Frank V Lenthe

  • Rapid maturation in adolescence results in greater obesity in adulthood: the Amsterdam Growth and Health Study.

    Unknown

  • Effectiveness of workplace interventions in Europe promoting healthy eating: a systematic review.

    Lea Maes;Eveline Van Cauwenberghe;Wendy Van Lippevelde;Heleen Spittaels

  • Socioeconomic status and stroke incidence in the US elderly: the role of risk factors in the EPESE study.

    Mauricio Avendano;Ichiro Kawachi;Frank J. van Lenthe;Hendriek C. Boshuizen

  • Aging, Retirement, and Changes in Physical Activity: Prospective Cohort Findings from the GLOBE Study

    Annabelle S. Slingerland;Annabelle S. Slingerland;Frank J. van Lenthe;J. Wouter Jukema;Carlijn B. M. Kamphuis

  • Perceived environmental determinants of physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption among high and low socioeconomic groups in the Netherlands

    Carlijn B.M. Kamphuis;Frank J. van Lenthe;Katrina Giskes;Johannes Brug

  • Investigating explanations of socio-economic inequalities in health: the Dutch GLOBE study.

    Frank J. van Lenthe;Carola T.M. Schrijvers;Mariel Droomers;Inez M.A. Joung

  • The predictive ability of self-assessed health for mortality in different educational groups

    Martijn Huisman;Frank van Lenthe;Johan Mackenbach

Frequent Co-Authors

Johan P. Mackenbach
Johan P. Mackenbach Erasmus University Rotterdam
Carlijn B. M. Kamphuis
Carlijn B. M. Kamphuis Utrecht University
Johannes Brug
Johannes Brug Utrecht University
Mauricio Avendano
Mauricio Avendano King's College London
Alex Burdorf
Alex Burdorf Erasmus University Rotterdam
Martijn Huisman
Martijn Huisman Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Anton E. Kunst
Anton E. Kunst University of Amsterdam
Gavin Turrell
Gavin Turrell RMIT University
Albert Hofman
Albert Hofman Harvard University
Hein Raat
Hein Raat Erasmus University Rotterdam

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

The field of Social Sciences and Humanities offers a wide array of online degree options, making it accessible for diverse learners. Flexible programs like the part time psyd are ideal for those balancing work and study, helping future psychologists advance their careers while maintaining their current responsibilities.

For those interested in counseling and therapy, accredited lmft programs offer training toward becoming a licensed marriage and family therapist. Students can select shorter paths for faster entry into the workforce, or more comprehensive options depending on their needs.

If affordability is a concern, consider browsing online masters psychology programs. These options provide rigorous academic foundations without the high price tag, making them attractive for aspiring mental health professionals.

Career advancement is further supported by opportunities like the fastest edd program online, which offers a swift path to educational leadership roles. By choosing the right online program, students can access flexible, affordable education aligned with their aspirations.

Best Scientists Citing Frank J. van Lenthe

Trending Scientists