Stress is a rising public health problem with important consequences for the general well-being and health of the population, as well as for the labour market and the health sector. About ten percent of all Danes say that they experience high levels of stress in their daily life. Thus, even relatively small increases in disease risks associated with stress could have a large impact at the population level.

Through an examination of current epidemiological, psychological, social and historical research the course aims at discussing stress as a public health problem. Specifically, we will discuss 1) different definitions of stress and how these are operationalized in research, 2) risk factors for stress, 3) psychological, behavioural, and biological stress responses, 4) health consequences and socio-economic consequences of stress, and 5) stress prevention strategies.

Main teachers

• Naja Rod Nielsen (Danemark)

Workload and ECTS

Class workload	Total workload	ECTS
30	275	10