Megacities and health challenges: urbanization, health and global environmental change
Since 2007, the department has been involved in conducting research on multifaceted challenges and threats posed by the unplanned and largely ungoverned megacities to human health and well-being. The goal of this interdisciplinary research endeavor is to understand the dynamics of development and growth of megacities (population larger than ten million) in South Asia and China. .... mehr
Health challenges in the university setting: students’ health, international comparisons and interventions, life course research of adolescents’ health
Due to internationalization of higher education, the university setting poses various health challenges to its internationally diverse population. Since its establishment, the department has shown longstanding commitment to work in this crucial area. The department has expertise to examine the state of health, health risks and health seeking behaviors of university students. ... mehr
Health in business settings: computer-aided health consultation and health Monitoring
During the last years, the department is investigating the role of computer-aided (internet based) health consultation especially for employees. Within the framework of health management in business settings, there is need for efficient instruments for health monitoring of the work force. An accurate and valid database is essential for the development and the implementation of efficient and health supportive measures in the organizational setting. ... mehr
