Integration across the life course

Bridging noncommunicable diseases and sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health

Overview

This document calls for integrating noncommunicable disease (NCD) care into reproductive and maternal health services across the life course. It highlights rising NCD risks for women, especially in low-resource settings, and urges health systems to adopt equitable, continuous care models. Emphasizing prevention, community empowerment, and policy reform, it outlines strategies to strengthen global health outcomes.

WHO Team
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research (SRH)
Editors
UNFPA, WHO, World Diabetes Foundation, HRP, PMNCH, Jhpiego, Maternity foundation, NCD Alliance
Number of pages
11
Copyright
© UNFPA, September 2025