Which of the following is true about the aim of sustainable development goals: goal 1?

GMCH Chandigarh - 2019

General Knowledge

Easy

Appeared in: GMCH Chandigarh - 2019

Explanation

The official and primary aim of Sustainable Development Goal 1 (SDG 1) is to 'End poverty in all its forms everywhere.'.
This is the overarching objective under which all other specific poverty-related targets fall.
It represents a global commitment to eradicate poverty completely, not just to reduce it by a certain percentage or in specific forms.

Option A: This statement describes a specific target (Target 1.2) within SDG 1, which aims to reduce the proportion of people in poverty by at least half. It is a component of the goal, not the main aim itself.
Option B: The figure of 75% is not mentioned in the official text of SDG 1 or its targets. The key target is to reduce poverty by at least half (50%).
Option D: While this statement reflects the general spirit of the SDGs, it is too vague and not the official, formally adopted language for Goal 1. The official goals are stated with precise and ambitious language.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain The primary aim of Sustainable Development Goal 1 (SDG 1) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Poverty is a primary social determinant of health. It directly worsens health outcomes by limiting access to nutritious food, clean water, sanitation, and healthcare services, leading to higher rates of malnutrition, infections, and poorly managed chronic diseases.
Nurses are in a key position to address the health impacts of poverty by screening patients for social needs (e.g., food insecurity, housing instability), connecting families to government welfare schemes and community resources, and providing health education tailored to low-resource settings.
What if? If a patient with a chronic illness like diabetes frequently presents with uncontrolled blood sugar levels, a nurse should investigate beyond clinical factors. The root cause could be poverty-related, such as the inability to afford medication, healthy food, or transportation for follow-up appointments. The nursing intervention would then shift to include social support and resource navigation.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the core of the question, which asks for the 'aim' of 'Sustainable Development Goal 1'. This requires recalling a specific piece of information from global health policy.
Recognize that the SDGs have broad, overarching goals and more specific, measurable targets. The question is asking for the main goal.
Evaluate each option. 'Cut poverty by half' is a specific target, not the overall aim.
Eliminate options that are factually incorrect (e.g., 'Reduce by 75%') or too general and not the official wording (e.g., 'Help each nation make progress').
Select the option that represents the official, ambitious, and all-encompassing statement for the goal.
The correct choice, 'End poverty in all its forms everywhere,' is the most comprehensive and matches the official language of the UN.

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