During my nearly five years as director-general of WHO, high-level policymakers have increasingly recognized that health is central to sustainable development. Gro Harlem Brundtland centraldevelopmentdirector Change image and share on social
We have seen SARS stopped dead in its tracks. Gro Harlem Brundtland deadsarsstop Change image and share on social
Although approximately 80% of osteoporosis sufferers are women, as the longevity of the male population increases, the disease will assume increasing importance in men. Gro Harlem Brundtland approximatelyassumedisease Change image and share on social
The development of the food industry for both domestic and export markets relies on a regulatory framework that both protects the consumer and assures fair trading practices in food. Gro Harlem Brundtland assureconsumerdevelopment Change image and share on social
This is a historic moment in global public health, demonstrating the international will to tackle a threat to health head on. Gro Harlem Brundtland demonstrateglobalhead Change image and share on social
Morality becomes hypocrisy if it means accepting mothers' suffering or dying in connection with unwanted pregnancies and illegal abortions and unwanted children. Gro Harlem Brundtland abortionacceptchild Change image and share on social
You cannot achieve environmental security and human development without addressing the basic issues of health and nutrition. Gro Harlem Brundtland achieveaddressbasic Change image and share on social
In recognising the global problem posed by osteoporosis, WHO sees the need for a global strategy for prevention and control of osteoporosis, focusing on three major functions: prevention, management and surveillance. Gro Harlem Brundtland controlfocusfunction share on social
Women's health is one of WHO's highest priorities. Gro Harlem Brundtland healthhighpriority Change image and share on social
Such lifestyle factors such as cigarette smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, little physical activity and low dietary calcium intake are risk factors for osteoporosis as well as for many other non-communicable diseases. Gro Harlem Brundtland activityalcoholcalcium share on social
