NCD in Pregnancy and Beyond

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are contributing to increased morbidity and mortality in women’s health over the past few decades. The effects of these diseases on the progeny are also proving to be devastating. It is time that clinicians and experts dealing with women’s health, take note of these effects and create conversations on the subject. This book aims to fulfill the above objective by bringing into focus the latest information on the important NCDs like cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, diabetes, cancer, mental health disorders, thyroid disease, and osteoporosis.

Key Features :

• The chapters are authored by eminent clinicians and scholars who are experts on the subject.
• Contains chapters on all the important NCDs which have an impact on maternal and newborn health and beyond into adulthood.
• This book will help to integrate primary care, chronic disease and maternal health providers and emphasize the importance of prevention and preconception care.