Erik R. Sund

Erik R. Sund is a Researcher at the HUNT Research Centre within NTNU’s Department of Public Health and Nursing. He specializes in epidemiological research focusing on mental health, adolescent well-being, and public health trends. His work leverages large-scale population data from the HUNT Study, examining topics such as pandemic impacts, socioeconomic disparities, and lifestyle factors affecting health outcomes.

Key research areas include mental health trends in adolescents, the psychosocial effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the interplay between social media use and youth mental health. Sund has contributed to reports on obesity prevalence in Trøndelag, cultural activity’s role in mortality reduction, and the relationship between depression and cancer incidence.

His publications span peer-reviewed journals like SSM - Population Health and BMJ Open, with a focus on translating epidemiological findings into public health strategies. Collaborations with institutions like the Norwegian Institute of Public Health highlight his engagement in policy-relevant research.

Notably, Sund’s work addresses complex issues such as disability-free life expectancy in aging populations and the secular trends in risk factors for anxiety and depression. He has also explored the impact of urban planning on active school travel and socioeconomic inequalities in health across generations.