Which of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is related to health and wellbeing?

Appeared in: UP CHO - 10 September 2021

Explanation

The United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development consists of 17 goals.
The third goal (SDG 3) is specifically dedicated to health, titled 'Good Health and Well-being'.
Its overarching mission is to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for people of all ages globally.
This goal encompasses a wide range of health priorities, from reducing maternal mortality to combating epidemics and promoting mental health.

Option A: The 13th goal (SDG 13) is not related to health but focuses on 'Climate Action'. Its objective is to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Option C: The 5th goal (SDG 5) is not directly about general health but focuses on 'Gender Equality'. It aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Option D: The 16th goal (SDG 16) is not about health but focuses on 'Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions'. It aims to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Nurses are at the forefront of achieving SDG 3 by delivering primary healthcare, promoting health education, administering vaccines, and providing maternal and child care.
Understanding the SDGs helps nurses connect their daily work to global health priorities and advocate for policies that support health equity.
What if? If a nurse is working in a community with high rates of waterborne diseases, their work directly contributes to SDG 3.3 (fighting communicable diseases) and also relates to SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key terms in the question: 'Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)' and 'health and wellbeing'.
This is a factual recall question. You need to access your knowledge about the 17 UN SDGs.
Systematically review the options, which refer to different SDG numbers.
Recall or deduce that SDG 3 is specifically titled 'Good Health and Well-being'.
Confirm that the other options (SDG 5, 13, 16) relate to different global issues like gender equality, climate action, and peace/justice, making them incorrect for this question.

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