Conclusion Global health and social systems were not designed around the health of women. Women across the world are diagnosed with and often die from conditions that are preventable and treatable. They regularly experience a disability burden from the selected conditions, affecting lives and families, communities, workplaces and economies. They face barriers to accessing healthcare, are often seen by providers with a limited understanding of women’s holistic health and healthcare, and face the risk of premature death and avoidable disability. The challenges of knowing the true prevalence of women’s health conditions, the limited understanding of the efficacy of sex-specific interventions, the difficulties of delivering evidence- based and equitable healthcare and the limited historical investment in the health of women – all widen the women’s health gap and exacerbate morbidity and mortality from the selected conditions. The Women’s Health Impact Tracker is one step towards improving the lives of women today and for future generations. Public-, private- and social-sector stakeholders are beginning to recognize how tackling the selected conditions and closing the women’s health gap benefits families, communities and economies. But closing the gap requires collaboration, investment and a commitment to transforming health and social systems for the betterment of society. The concepts outlined in this report – counting women, studying women, caring for women, including all women and investing in women – offer a framework for how to move forward. Progress is possible, and closing the women’s health gap is achievable. Now is the time for action that will improve the lives of women and girls around the world and enable stronger economies.Public-, private- and social-sector stakeholders can drive change in a world in which the women’s health gap is impeding productivity and holding women back from leading full and healthy lives. Blueprint to Close the Women’s Health Gap: How to Improve Lives and Economies for All 33

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