Sustainable Development Goal 3
Good Health and Well-Being
The Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3 or Global Goal 3), as one of the Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations in 2015, promotes "good health and well-being," specifically aiming "to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages." The targets of SDG 3 focus on various aspects of healthy life and healthy lifestyle. Progress towards the targets is measured using 28 indicators. SDG 3 aims to achieve universal health coverage and equitable access of healthcare services to all men and women. It proposes to end the preventable death of newborns, infants and children under five (child mortality) and end epidemics.
SDG 3 has 13 targets and 28 indicators to measure progress toward targets. The first nine targets are outcome targets:
reducing maternal mortality
ending all preventable deaths under five years of age
fighting communicable diseases
reducing mortality from non-communicable diseases and promoting mental health
preventing and treating substance abuse
reducing road injuries and deaths
granting universal access to sexual and reproductive care, family planning and education
achieving universal health coverage
reducing illnesses and deaths from hazardous chemicals and pollution.
The four means of implementation targets are:
implementing the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
supporting research, development, and universal access to affordable vaccines and medicines
increasing health financing and support the health workforce in developing countries
improving early warning systems for global health risks.
Good health is essential to sustainable development and the 2030 Agenda. It focuses on broader economic and social inequalities, urbanization, climate crisis, and the continuing burden of HIV and other infectious diseases, while not forgetting emerging challenges such as non-communicable diseases.
Progress has been made in increasing life expectancy and reducing some of the common causes of child and maternal mortality.
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