Applied Public Health
Health and well-being develop throughout life – both inside and outside the health care system. Organisation of the health care system is important as is health literacy in the population as the foundation for individual action. Population mental health is an area of major concern. Special attention must be paid to conditions specific for developing countries.
What we do
We explore, describe and analyse how professionals and citizens manage health and public health issues. We also in a life perspective develop and explore public health interventions and identify means of optimising population health literacy. Mental health among children and adolescents is of major concern, and we explore causes and potential interventions. In developing countries we explore the possibilities of optimising population health.
Who we are
This research area consists of three research units: Applied Public Health Research, Global Health and Mental Public Health. Furthermore a number of research groups within the research units specialise in selected sub-areas such as Public Health Metrics, Organising Public Health and Health Promotion & Intervention Research.
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Studies health economics and health systems, focusing on how the organisation and financing impact the use of healthcare, health equity, and access to health services.
Researches health policy and organisation, examining how the structures of society and the healthcare system influence if and how people receive help when in need.