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Department of Epidemiology and Global Health

The Department of Epidemiology and Global Health is an international, multidisciplinary research and teaching environment located within Umeå University’s Faculty of Medicine. Founded in 1986, we now have around 80 people from all over the world working in the department, with a shared mission to contribute to equitable and sustainable improvements in health and welfare across the globe.

Global Health Action and Somali Health Action Journal and Community Systems for Health

The Department hosts the peer-reviewed journals Global Health Action and SHAJ - Somali Health Action Journal  and Journal of Community Systems for Health 

Featured Stories

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Over 300 international master’s graduates celebrate their achievements

Students from over 40 degree programmes were honoured in a celebratory ceremony in Aula Nordica.

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Climate change is already claiming lives in Europe – and the risks are increasing

New report concludes human-induced climate change is leading to increasingly severe health consequences.

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Images and risk communication boost motivation for better heart health

Ultrasound imaging of atherosclerosis boosts motivation for healthier lifestyles and preventive medication.

News

More than 300 international master’s graduates celebrated
Published: 2026-06-01

Students from over 40 degree programmes were honoured in a celebratory ceremony in Aula Nordica.

Climate Change Is Already Claiming Lives in Europe – and the Risks Are Increasing
Published: 2026-04-22

New report concludes human-induced climate change is leading to increasingly severe health consequences.

Images and risk communication boost motivation for better heart health
Published: 2026-04-14

Ultrasound imaging of atherosclerosis boosts motivation for healthier lifestyles and preventive medication.

EU invests in Umeå research – 16 projects tackle major societal challenges
Published: 2025-10-24

What links green cheese, AI and cancer tests? They're themes in 16 projects sharing €10 million in EU funding.