Susanne Hagen

Susanne Hagen is an Associate Professor at the University of South-East Norway (USN), affiliated with the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences. She holds a position in the Department of Health, Social and Welfare Studies at Campus Vestfold. Her research focuses on public health policy implementation, health equity, and the social determinants of health, particularly at the municipal level in Norway. She investigates the roles of public health coordinators, Health in All Policies frameworks, and workplace health promotion strategies.

Hagen’s work emphasizes addressing health inequalities through local governance and policy interventions. She has explored topics such as municipal capacity to reduce health inequities, the integration of health into broader policy agendas, and the impact of job resources on mental health among healthcare professionals. Her contributions bridge academic research with practical policy solutions, aiming to improve health distribution among diverse social groups.

Her research outputs highlight trends in municipal health strategies, workplace well-being, and the operationalization of national health laws. Key themes include intersectoral collaboration, policy evaluation, and the role of coordinators in fostering health equity. While no awards are explicitly listed, her prolific publications since 2011 reflect sustained scholarly engagement in public health systems and governance.

Hagen’s advising and grant activities are not detailed here, but her research often intersects with funded projects related to health promotion and policy evaluation. She is actively involved in research groups analyzing Norwegian public health systems, contributing to both academic discourse and practical municipal health initiatives.