IN THIS MONTH'S BULLETIN
In an editorial, Gretchen Stevens et al. (646) discuss WHO's upcoming report Global health risks, which shows how lifestyle behaviours, such as diet and alcohol consumption, are changing the health profile in developing countries.
In a second editorial, Luc Noël & Dominique Martin (647) applaud Pakistan's progress towards national self-sufficiency in organ transplantation. In a third editorial, Sophie Hill (648) discusses the directions that successful health communication strategies should take.
Influenza A (H1N1) vaccines are expected to become available this month. In an interview (653-654), Dr Marie-Paule Kieny, director of the Initiative for Vaccine Research at WHO, explains how the Organization is supporting fair access to vaccines for all countries.
Postpartum haemorrhage
G Justus Hofmeyr et al. (666-677) review trials of misoprostol for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage.
Balancing benefits and harms
Michael J Selgelid (720-723) calls for more ethical input into debates about potentially harmful research.
Changes in verbal autopsy studies
Rohina Joshi et al. (678-682) evaluate the designs of verbal autopsy studies.
Human rights and health
Sofia Gruskin & Laura Ferguson (714-719) consider how human rights contribute to public health efforts.
Tuberculosis trends
C Dye et al. (683-691) examine national trends in tuberculosis incidence.