Sustainable Development Goals and the WHO Flashcards
Extreme poverty
People who live on less than US$1.90 per day
Sustainable development
development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Millenium Development Goals (MDGs)
A set of goals that were introduced in 2000 to guide global action until 2015
Stakeholder
People, groups and organisations who are involved in or affected by a course of action
Sustainable agriculture
the capacity of agriculture practices over time to provide sufficient food in ways that are economically efficient and profitable, socially responsible and environmentally sound
Maternal mortality
death of a mother during pregnancy, childbirth or within six weeks of delivery
Maternal mortality ratio
the number of mothers who die as a result of pregnancy, childbirth or associated treatment per 100 000 women who give birth
Tropical diseases
a group of diseases that mainly occur in tropical and subtropical environments and are most common in countries where people lack access to safe water and sanitation
Antenatal care
healthcare provided to women during pregnancy and just after birth
Neonatal period
The first 28 days after birth
Vector control
actions taken to control and eradicate the carriers of disease and infection
Social protection measures
measures put in place to prevent individuals and families from suffering from poverty because of a crisis or another unexpected event.
e.g. provision of healthcare and income security of children, sick, disabled and elderly
Food security
the state in which all persons obtain nutritionally adequate, culturally appropriate, safe food regularly through local non-emergency sources
Hepatitis
an inflammation of the liver. it can be self limiting or can progress to fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis or liver cancer
Neglected tropical diseases (NTD)
a diverse group of conditions that are mainly prevalent in tropical areas, where they thrive among people living in impoverished communities. they are caused by a variety of pathogens including viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi and toxins
Malaria
a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female mosquitoes. it is preventable and curable
Essential medicines
a range of medicines that meet the priority healthcare needs of the population
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
17 Sustainable Development Goals were developed through a collaborative process by all United Nations member states, non-government organisations and people worldwide. They include ambitious targets and plans about how they can be achieved. They tackle global challenges and aim to meet the needs of all people in all countries
5 areas of importance for the SDGs
- people
- planet
- prosperity
- partnership
- peace
Rationale for the SDGs
- a new set of goals and targets were needed when the MDGs finished in 2015
- new global challenges had emerged that needed to be considered
- progress in all areas across regions and countries, leaving millions of people behind
Objectives of the SDGs
- end extreme poverty
- address climate change
- fight inequality and injustice
SDGs
- No poverty
- Zero hunger
- Good health and wellbeing
- Quality education
- Gender equality
- Clean water and sanitation
- Climate action
SDG3 Description
To ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
SDG3 outcomes
.1 reduce maternal mortality
.2 end all preventable deaths under 5 years of age
.3 fight communicable diseases
.4 reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health
.6 reduce road injuries and deaths
.9 reduce illnesses and death from hazardous chemicals and pollution
