Gro Harlem Brundtland
Gro Harlem Brundtland
Gro Harlem Brundtland; born Gro Harlem, 20 April 1939) is a Norwegian politician, who served three terms as Prime Minister of Norwayand as Director-General of the World Health Organization from 1998 to 2003. She is also known for having chaired the Brundtland Commission which presented the Brundtland Report on sustainable development...
NationalityNorwegian
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth20 April 1939
CountryNorway
priorities womens-health highest
Women's health is one of WHO's highest priorities
men osteoporosis population
Although approximately 80% of osteoporosis sufferers are women, as the longevity of the male population increases, the disease will assume increasing importance in men
cigarette-smoke smoking used
A cigarette is the only consumer product which when used as directed kills its consumer.
years directors development
During my nearly five years as director-general of WHO, high-level policymakers have increasingly recognized that health is central to sustainable development.
health care broads
Never have so many had such broad and advanced access to health care. But never have so many been denied access to health.
memorable women-power force
Women power is a formidable force.
civilization choices way
In the face of an absolutely unprecedented emergency, society has no choice but to take dramatic action to avert a collapse of civilization. Either we will change our ways and build an entirely new kind of global society, or they will be changed for us.
fitness benefits investing
Investing in health will produce enormous benefits.
generations development needs
Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
doctors trying connections
There is a very close connection between being a doctor and a politician. The doctor tries to prevent illness, then tries to treat it if it comes. It's exactly the same as what you try to do as a politician, but with regard to society.