Speakers
« Prague IHS 2016Barbara Young, Baroness Young of Old Scone
Member of House of Lords, Former Chief Executive of Diabetes UK
UNITED KINGDOM
Impact of chronic diseases on societies and their responses
Baroness Barbara Young has been a Member of House of Lords since 1997. She has served as Chief Executive of Diabetes UK in 2010-2015. Before joining Diabetes UK, Barbara was involved in the establishment of Care Quality Commission. Apart from healthcare, she is interested in environmental issues – she has served as Chief Executive of the Environmental Agency in 2000-2008. At Prague International Health Summit 2016, Barbara talked about the impact of chronic diseases on societies and their responses to this global issue.