In this month’s Bulletin

Bull World Health Organ 2013;91:621 | doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.2471/BLT.13.000913 In this month’s Bulletin In the editorial section, Flavia Bustreo et al. (622) introduce this month’s theme issue of women’s health beyond reproduction – a new agenda. Oleg Chestnov et al. (623) announce the United Nations Interagency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases. In the news section, Patrick Adams (626) reports on efforts to understand why breast cancer rates differ worldwide. Fiona Fleck interviews Ana Langer (628) about what is needed to address the emerging epidemic of chronic diseases among women. 621 Region of Africa Defining risks Esayas Haregot Hilawe et al. (671–682) review differences by sex in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus. Reaching women Doyin Oluwole et al. (691–696) describe a public–private partnership for cancer prevention and treatment. China Tracking silent epidemics Yichong Li et al. (650–660) survey risk factors for chronic diseases in women. Region of the Americas Counting deaths – designing responses Silvana Luciani et al. (640–649) report national trends in deaths from breast and cervical cancer. Better than cure Vivien Davis Tsu et al. (683–690) argue the case for breast and cervical cancer prevention in low-income settings. Getting old, keeping fit Geeske Peeters et al. (661–670) challenge assumptions about women’s age and physical capacity. Meeting all needs Gustavo S Azenha et al. (704–706) recommend an integrated approach to women’s health. Challenging assumptions Manjula Lusti-Narasimhan & John R Beard (707–709) explain why sexual health programmes should not exclude women beyond their reproductive years. Fair treatment for men and women Judith Rodin (710–711) applies a gender lens to universal health coverage. Correcting policy failures Flavia Bustreo et al. (712–714) highlight the measures needed to address women’s most critical health needs. Keeping a tab on global trends Gretchen A Stevens et al. (630–639) analyse global mortality trends in women over 50. Rwanda Steering a new course Agnes Binagwaho et al. (697–703) describe how cervical cancer prevention was integrated into the national health system.