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Helene Castenbrandt is an Associate Professor at Lund University specializing in Economic History. She earned her PhD in history from the University of Gothenburg in 2012, with a thesis focused on the demographic medical history of dysentery in Sweden from 1750 to 1900. Her primary research interests lie in medical history and demographic changes, particularly related to long-term sickness absence. Castenbrandt completed a postdoctoral stint at the University of Copenhagen, funded by the Swedish Research Council, and is currently leading a project examining the historical development of sickness absence systems in Sweden during the 20th century. This research incorporates an analysis of the social constructs surrounding health insurance and the implications of societal changes on sickness and disability systems. Castenbrandt is actively involved in teaching at Lund University and contributes to various projects relating to health care histories from a global perspective, emphasizing the connections between historical trends and current health policies. Her collaborative projects reflect a commitment to exploring the intersections of health, history, and economic outcomes, addressing issues pertinent to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Lund University • Lund, Sweden
Teaching and researching economic history with a focus on medical and demographic studies.
Includes Master of Science in Politics and Society of the Contemporary Middle East and European Affairs.