The 1.6 Million Club is a non-profit women's health organization that was founded in 1998 by Alexandra Charles, president ever since. The name came about because at the time, there were 1.6 million women over 45 years of age in Sweden. Ten years later, the 2.6 Million Club was established for younger women, from 25 years and upwards. The 1.6 and 2.6 Million Clubs share the same objective, and anybody over the age of 18 is welcome as a member in the association (including men). The association’s goal is to be educators and opinion leaders, providing information on everything related to women's health. We are involved in healthcare, lifestyle issues, women's situation on the labour market, immigrant women’s situation, the environment, economy, and not least culture, which is an important part of health. By creating public opinion and putting pressure on authorities, politicians and scientists, the 1.6 & 2.6 Million Clubs want to create a healthier society with increased health awareness and enjoyment of life for women of all ages. Taking into account the biological, physiological and pharmacological differences between women and men is important, which is why we also support the Centre for Gender Medicine at Karolinska Institutet. The 1.6 & 2.6 Million Clubs have about 33,000 members, which makes us one of the country's largest non-political women's associations. We publish a magazine, books, calendars, and we organise around 40 seminars and political hearings per year. In addition, we organize trips, excursions and sports and cultural events. Purpose * Spread objective information on women's health issue * ntroduce the female perspective into medical research and education * Promote better care and knowledge of preventive care * Promote a holistic vision related to women's health; our bodies and souls go together. http://www.1.6miljonerklubben.com/english/