Karl Gauffin

Background

About Karl Gauffin

I am a researcher and associate professor (docent) in public health science with a background in political science. My research focuses on health inequalities, with my specific interests falling into three main categories: THE UNEQUAL PANDEMIC: Why did the pandemic affect some population groups harder than others, and how was this addressed politically? How did the political response to the pandemic affect the general health of different population groups? What parallels can be drawn with historical epidemics? HEALTH AND THE FUTURE: How are our hopes and fears about the development of public health related to our broader visions of the future? How do we use concepts such as 'risk','probability','prognosis' and 'resilience' when discussing the future of public health? To what extent do our visions of future health and well-being rely on technological advancements? SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON MENTAL HEALTH: Why are problems relating to worry, anxiety and distress becoming more prevalent despite improvements in physical health? How can mental health problems be understood in relation to risk management, the need for control, and the inability to live with uncertainty?