Specialization

Epidemiology, Methodology, Obstetrics, Neonatology and Public Health.

Focus of research

Epidemiology:  Obstetrics & Neonatology (risk factors for outcomes at birth: perinatal mortalilty, preterm birth, Small for Gestational Age, Apgar-score). Later outcomes (education level, heart disease and public health). 

Methodology: logistic regression, prognostic models, medical record linkage, propensity score in observational studies and national registries.

PhD "Prenatal Exposure to the Dutch famine and glucose tolerance and obesity at age 50". 

Anita CJ Ravelli (co-)published over 140 international articles (H-index 50).