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
I have seen this happen in recent years with regard to pharmaceuticals and vaccines, where, working together, we are improving access to medicines and vaccines for infectious diseases in the poorest countries. Gro Harlem Brundtland accesscountrydisease share on social
Cancers of all types among women are increasing. Gro Harlem Brundtland cancerincreasetype Change image and share on social
We are also in the process of defining how best to work together with food and other companies to address diet and physical activity factors in order to prevent chronic diseases. Gro Harlem Brundtland activityaddresschronic 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
Intervention for the prevention and control of osteoporosis should comprise a combination of legislative action, educational measures, health service activities, media coverage, and individual counselling to initiate changes in behaviour. Gro Harlem Brundtland actionactivitybehaviour 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
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in women. Gro Harlem Brundtland cardiovasculardeathdisease Change image and share on social
Investing in health will produce enormous benefits. Gro Harlem Brundtland benefitenormoushealth 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
