Abstract
Diabetes is a serious chronic disease that affects women in all life stages, from adolescence to the older years. Diabetes also imposes a significant economic burden on individuals, families, and society. The National Public Health Initiative on Diabetes and Women's Health was formed to guide the nation in addressing diabetes and women's health issues. This paper documents the rationale for developing an initiative on diabetes and women's health and the processes used to implement it.
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