SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS ( SDGs)

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by
all United Nations Member States in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the
planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.The Sustainable Development
Goals ( SDGs ) are a collection of 17 global goals designed to be a "blueprint to achieve a better and
more sustainable future for all"

There are 169 targets for the 17 goals. Each target has between 1 and 3 indicators used to measure
progress toward reaching the targets. In total, there are 232 approved indicators that will measure
compliance. The United Nations Development Programmes has been asked to provide easy to
understand lists of targets, facts and figures for each of the 17 SDGs.
Goal 3: Good health and well-being for people

What is Good Health?

Good health is central to handling stress and living a long and active life. ... Health can be defined
as physical, mental, and social wellbeing, and as a resource for living a full life. It refers not only to
the absence of disease, but the ability to recover and bounce back from illness and other problems.

Why is Good Health Important?

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. Health for all people, all over the
world, is an important part of sustainable development. Various diseases exist that cause serious
health issues, including: tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, polio, and malaria.

Maintaining Good Health and well-being?

Your mental health and wellbeing is just as important as your physical health. Positive mental health
and wellbeing enables you to function well, have meaningful social connections, positive self-esteem
and be better able to cope with life's ups and downs.

 Sleep well
o While it might seem like an obvious advice, we cannot emphasize enough on the
importance of this issue. Our body needs sleep in order to renew its resources
and function properly on both physical and mental levels. Moreover, sleep
regulate the production of various hormones and chemicals in the brain, so our
mood and emotional state directly affected by the lack of it. Listen to your body
and figure out how many hours of sleep is needed specifically for you.
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 Balance your diet
o This is one of those health tips that is not very easy to follow, but it is an essential
one. The quality and quantity of food that we consume determines how well our
inner systems will work. The deficiency of some vital elements can lead to some
serious health problems, as well as to emotional distress and even depression.
Eat as many vegetables and fruits as you can, include nuts and lentils into your
diet, and try to avoid excessive consumption of caffeine and processed foods.
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o Get enough sunlight
o Speaking about vitamin deficiency, the lack of Vitamin D can lead to the SAD or
Seasonal Affective Disorder. This element is usually produced when you are
staying in the sunshine and is responsible for the brain’s productivity and the
release of endorphins, the so-called “happiness hormones”. Make sure you use
sun protection and enjoy some time outside for the sake of your general well
being.

o Learn how to deal with stress

o We know that it is impossible to avoid stressful situations nowadays. But you can
try to at least deal with them in a more efficient and less harmful way. First of all,
try to prevent situations where you know for sure the anxiety will occur. For
instance, if you are terrible with written assignments, go to websites
that outsourcing essays. If the stress cannot be prevented, write down what causes
it and what can you do to improve your mood and reaction.

 Be physically active
o This is especially relevant towards the office workers. In order to be not only fit
but also maintain mental well being, one must exercise. It can be something
simple like a walk with a dog, but it should be a daily habit.

 Reduce alcohol and smoking

o Of course, all good health tips cannot work if you use drugs, drink a lot and
smoke excessively. No matter how hard you try, these three things will still
negatively affect your body. Try quitting or at least reducing these obnoxious
habits.

 Socialize
o Psychological studies have shown that isolation and lack of communication can
lead to the depression and numerous health issues. Even if your job and family
life are very busy and tiring, try to devote some time to friends and socializing. It
is embedded in our psychology, humans are social animals, so we have to feel
the joy of friendship, acceptance, and a sense of belonging.

 Find Hobbies
o Having some kind of interest of your own not only improve your emotional state
but also give your brain a break from all the work it does. Find something you can
 enjoy and work on your craft regularly. It is also a good way to find some like-
minded people.

 Do not be afraid of asking for help 

Most of us are guilty of this trait. We feel shame or uneasiness about getting help, or we
are used to relying only on ourselves. But there is nothing wrong with asking for
assistance when life gets overwhelming. Do not be afraid of reaching out to people,
sometimes a friendly hug is all that it takes to make things better. 
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 Relax
o Easier said, then done. But you just need to unwind sometimes, letting go of
everyday troubles and duties. Take care of yourself, stay at home, watch a
movie, eat something nice. Just stop for a minute and enjoy the life and all of its
beauty. 
Targets

 By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births

 By 2030, end preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age, with all countries
aiming to reduce neonatal mortality to at least as low as 12 per 1,000 live births and under-5 mortality
to at least as low as 25 per 1,000 live births

 By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases and combat
hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communicable diseases

 By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through
prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being

 Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and
harmful use of alcohol

 By 2020, halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents 3.7

 By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including for family
planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies
and programmes

 Achieve universal health coverage , including financial risk protection, access to quality essential
health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and
vaccines for all

 By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air,
water and soil pollution and contamination

 Strengthen the implementation of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco
Control in all countries, as appropriate

 Support the research and development of vaccines and medicines for the communicable and
noncommunicable diseases that primarily affect developing countries, provide access to affordable
essential medicines and vaccines, in accordance with the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and
Public Health, which affirms the right of developing countries to use to the full the provisions in the
Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights regarding flexibilities to protect
public health, and, in particular, provide access to medicines for all

 Substantially increase health financing and the recruitment, development, training and retention of
the health workforce in developing countries, especially in least developed countries and small island
developing States

 Strengthen the capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early warning, risk
reduction and management of national and global health risks
What’s The Goal Here?

To ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Why?

Ensuring healthy lives and promoting wellbeing for all at all ages is important to building prosperous
societies. Access to good health and well-being is a human right, and that is why the Sustainable
Development Agenda offers a new chance to ensure that everyone can access the highest standards of
health and health care— not just the wealthiest.

What Progress Has Been Made So Far?

Major progress has been made in several areas, including in child and maternal health as well as in
addressing HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases. Maternal mortality has fallen by almost 50 per cent
since 1990; measles vaccines have averted nearly 15.6 million deaths since 2000; and 13.6 million
people had access to antiretroviral therapy by the end of 2014.. We may have come a long way, but we
still have a longer way to go. Real progress means achieving universal health coverage; making essential
medicines and vaccines affordable; ensuring that women have full access to sexual and reproductive
health care; and ending all preventable deaths of children.

What Can I Do To Help?

 You can start by promoting and protecting your own health and the health of those around you,
by making well-informed choices.
 practicing safe sex and vaccinating your children.
 You can raise awareness in your community about the importance of good health, healthy
lifestyles as well as people’s right to quality health care services.
 Take action through schools, clubs, teams and organizations to promote better health for all,
especially for the most vulnerable such as women and children.
 You can also hold your government, local leaders and other decision makers accountable to
their commitments to improve people’s access to health and health care.

*Questions And Answers (Interactive session)