Sustainable Development Goal SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

Summary

The video discusses Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3), which aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all. It highlights the global decline in maternal mortality and the importance of access to reproductive health services. Key health challenges, including infectious diseases, mental health issues, and road traffic injuries, are addressed. The video also explores the role of sport in development, showcasing projects funded by the Australian government that utilize sports to foster education, health awareness, and empowerment, particularly for girls in Papua New Guinea. Overall, it emphasizes the interconnectedness of health and sustainable development.

Takeaways

• 😀 The global maternal mortality ratio declined by 37% from 2000 to 2015, with the majority of deaths occurring in low-resource settings.
• 🌍 Nearly 889,000 people died from infectious diseases in 2012 due to fecal contamination of water and inadequate sanitation facilities.
• 😷 Household and ambient air pollution contributed to approximately 6.5 million deaths in 2012, highlighting significant health risks.
• 🧠 Mental health issues, particularly anxiety and depression, are prevalent worldwide, with around 800,000 suicides occurring in 2012.
• 🚗 Road traffic injuries were responsible for 1.25 million deaths in 2013, emphasizing the need for improved safety measures as vehicle numbers rise.
• 🏆 Sport is recognized as a powerful tool for international development, aiming to achieve broader health and social objectives.
• 🤝 The Pacific Sports Partnership Program (PSP) supports sports organizations in the Pacific to deliver development programs, funded by the Australian government.
• 🏏 The Girls Empowerment Through Cricket program in Papua New Guinea focuses on educating girls about health issues while promoting cricket participation.
• 📚 Educational sessions within sports programs have increased girls' understanding of non-communicable diseases and awareness of HIV/AIDS prevention.
• 🚀 Effective sport for development initiatives combine physical activity with health education to foster positive lifestyle changes and community well-being.

Q & A

What was the global maternal mortality ratio from 2000 to 2015?

The global maternal mortality ratio declined by 37 percent to an estimated ratio of 216 per 100,000 live births.

What are the key factors contributing to maternal deaths?

Almost all maternal deaths occur in low-resource settings and can be prevented by providing universal access to sexual and reproductive health care services.

What major health issues are addressed under Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3)?

SDG 3 addresses maternal and newborn mortality, infectious diseases, mental health, substance abuse, and road traffic injuries, among other health issues.

What was the estimated number of deaths caused by infectious diseases in 2012?

In 2012, an estimated 889,000 people died from infectious diseases caused largely by fecal contamination of water and soil, as well as inadequate hand-washing practices.

What is the relationship between sport and sustainable development?

Sport is increasingly regarded as a powerful tool in international development, used to achieve broader aims such as education, health, gender equity, social cohesion, and conflict resolution.

What was the aim of the Every Woman Every Child initiative launched by Ban Ki-moon?

The Every Woman Every Child initiative aimed to mobilize action by governments, the private sector, and civil society to address major health challenges facing women and children globally.

How did the adolescent birth rate change between 2000 and 2015?

Globally, the adolescent birth rate among females aged 15 to 19 declined by 21 percent from 2000 to 2015, with a decline of more than 50% in Northern America and Southern Asia.

What are the two key components of the Girls Empowerment through Cricket program?

The Girls Empowerment through Cricket program consists of a sports component (cricket participation) and education sessions focusing on key health issues impacting females in Papua New Guinea.

What were some observed outcomes of the Girls Empowerment through Cricket program?

Participants showed increased understanding of lifestyle risk factors associated with non-communicable diseases, improved awareness of HIV and AIDS prevention, and more positive attitudes towards physical activity.

What are some health-related challenges faced by Papua New Guinea as mentioned in the script?

Papua New Guinea faces complex socio-economic, environmental, and political factors impacting health, with a lower average life expectancy of 65 years, ranking it 150 out of 192 countries globally.