Global public health
Global public health is concerned with how social, environmental, political, and economic conditions shape health across countries and populations. The field seeks to understand why health inequalities persist within and between societies and how global challenges, such as population ageing, climate change, infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, antimicrobial resistance, migration, urbanization, and inequitable resource distribution, affect population health and well-being. Global public health emphasizes evidence-informed action, partnership, and equity-oriented approaches to improve health outcomes worldwide.
Our research
Our interdisciplinary team conducts population-based and clinical epidemiological studies, as well as register-based and surveillance research. We investigate a broad range of topics, including sexual and reproductive health, ageing and well-being, frailty and care continuation, social determinants of health, communicable and non-communicable diseases, and health policy and systems.
Through global and locally grounded collaborations, we examine how biological, social, and structural factors interact to influence health. Our research generates evidence to inform strategies for disease prevention, health promotion, reduction of health inequalities, and strengthening of health systems across diverse settings.
Research environments, networks, and ongoing studies
- Nawi Ng - The Global Public Health Research Group
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