Dr. Søren Brostrøm

Dr. Brostrøm leads WHO's work on noncommunicable diseases, which encompasses cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, chronic lung disease, brain health, mental health, substance use and addiction, as well as sensory and oral health. He is a medical doctor, with a specialization in obstetrics and gynecology, a ph.d. in neurophyisology and a master's degree in public administration. Before joining WHO he had decades of clinical and academic experinces, and held senior positions in public health including as Director-General for Health in Denmark.