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Vappu Taipale

b. 1940

Finnish child psychiatrist and politician

Politician Child psychiatristPsychiatrist
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About Vappu Taipale

Born 1940. Vappu Taipale is a Finnish politician, child psychiatrist and psychiatrist.

Vappu Taipale ( Puustinen; born 1 May 1940) In 1980, she obtained her doctorate in the field of psychiatry from the University of Helsinki.

Later she headed the National Agency for Welfare and Health (Sosiaali- ja terveyshallitus), and after that was replaced by the STAKES in 1992, Taipale served as its Director-General until her retirement in 2008. being beaten by Martti Ahtisaari, who eventually went on to win the presidency.

Personal life Vappu Taipale is married to fellow psychiatrist and politician Ilkka Taipale. The couple have four children.

In 2001, she caused controversy by admitting in a newspaper interview to having experimented with LSD during her student years and considering it a worthwhile experience,

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Important facts

Born
1 May 1940, Vaasa
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician, child psychiatrist, Psychiatrist
Nationality
Finland
Education
University of Helsinki
Positions held
Minister of Social Affairs and Health, Director general, Chairperson
Also known as
Vappu Puustinen, Vappu Tuulikki Taipale

Family & relationships

Spouse
Ilkka Taipale

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Vappu Taipale?

Finnish child psychiatrist and politician

When was Vappu Taipale born?

Vappu Taipale was born on 1 May 1940 in Vaasa.

What is Vappu Taipale's occupation?

Vappu Taipale is a politician, child psychiatrist and psychiatrist.

What nationality is Vappu Taipale?

Vappu Taipale is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vappu Taipale

· Wikidata: Q16990761

· DBpedia: Vappu Taipale

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