As the majority of HIV infections worldwide are a result of heterosexual intercourse or associated with pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, it is essential that HIV prevention is integrated into reproductive health services and visa versa. Both areas are strongly linked and share many of the same root causes and challenges regarding the broader issues of public health, development and human rights. For more information see the following link:
> 1999 Integrating Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights into a Sector Wide Approach to Danish international Development Assistance
