Theme issue on women's health: taking a holistic view

Women's health is an essential aspect of global public health that is not only crucial for the individuals affected but also has far‐reaching implications for family dynamics, community cohesion, and overall economic stability. While, globally, complications during pregnancy and childbirth remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women of reproductive age, women's health encompasses broad areas of health and wellbeing including non‐communicable diseases (NCDs), mental health, and gender‐based violence. In these areas important health disparities exist among women and between genders at local, national and global levels. Tackling these health gaps requires an appreciation of their historical, social, environmental and economic roots.