Chapter 14: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine - Complete Summary
1. BACKGROUND: FROM MDGs TO SDGs
TIMELINE OF GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS
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2000 2015 2030
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MDGs MDGs END SDGs TARGET
(Millennium 8 Goals 17 Goals
Development 18 Targets 169 Targets
Goals) 48 Indicators Deadline 2030
189 countries
met at UN
Millennium Summit,
New York
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| Feature | MDGs (2000-2015) | SDGs (2015-2030) |
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| Adopted | September 2000 | 25th September 2015 |
| Number of Goals | 8 | 17 |
| Number of Targets | 18 | 169 |
| Health-related Goals | 3 of 8 | 1 dedicated goal (SDG 3) + links to many others |
| Scope | Mainly developing countries | Universal - all countries |
| Theme | Poverty, hunger, disease, education | People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, Partnership |
| Key theme for India | MDGs + Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas | |
2. WHAT ARE THE SDGs?
Adopted: 25 September 2015 by the UN General Assembly
Full Name: "Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development"
THREE DIMENSIONS OF SDGs
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ECONOMIC
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SOCIAL ──── ENVIRONMENTAL
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5 "P" THEMES:
People | Planet | Prosperity | Peace | Partnership
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Key principle: Eradicating poverty, creating growth,
and preserving the planet are INEXTRICABLY LINKED
to population health.
3. ALL 17 SDGs AT A GLANCE
| # | Goal | Theme |
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| 1 | No Poverty | Economic |
| 2 | Zero Hunger | Social/Economic |
| 3 | Good Health and Well-being | Health (dedicated) |
| 4 | Quality Education | Social |
| 5 | Gender Equality | Social |
| 6 | Clean Water and Sanitation | Environmental |
| 7 | Affordable and Clean Energy | Environmental |
| 8 | Decent Work and Economic Growth | Economic |
| 9 | Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | Economic |
| 10 | Reduced Inequalities | Social |
| 11 | Sustainable Cities and Communities | Social/Environmental |
| 12 | Responsible Consumption and Production | Environmental |
| 13 | Climate Action | Environmental |
| 14 | Life Below Water | Environmental |
| 15 | Life on Land | Environmental |
| 16 | Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | Social |
| 17 | Partnerships for the Goals | Means of Implementation |
4. SDG 3: THE HEALTH GOAL (MOST IMPORTANT FOR SPM)
SDG 3: "Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages"
SDG 3 - 13 TARGETS (FRAMEWORK)
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│ CARRIED FORWARD FROM MDGs (Enhanced) │
│ 3.1 Maternal Mortality │
│ 3.2 Newborn & Child Deaths │
│ 3.3 Infectious Diseases (AIDS, TB, Malaria, NTDs) │
│ 3.7 Sexual & Reproductive Health │
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│ NEW SDG 3 TARGETS │
│ 3.4 NCDs + Mental Health │
│ 3.5 Substance Abuse │
│ 3.6 Road Traffic Accidents │
│ 3.8 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) ← KEY TARGET │
│ 3.9 Chemicals, Pollution, Contamination │
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│ MEANS OF IMPLEMENTATION (3.a to 3.d) │
│ 3.a Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) │
│ 3.b Medicines & Vaccines Access + R&D │
│ 3.c Health Financing & Health Workforce │
│ 3.d Early Warning & Risk Management │
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5. DETAILED TABLE: SDG 3 HEALTH TARGETS
| Target | Description | Deadline |
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| 3.1 | Reduce global maternal mortality ratio to <70 per 1,00,000 live births | 2030 |
| 3.2 | End preventable deaths of newborns and children <5 yrs. Neonatal mortality ≤12/1000 live births; Under-5 mortality ≤25/1000 live births | 2030 |
| 3.3 | End epidemics of AIDS, TB, malaria, NTDs; combat hepatitis, waterborne and other communicable diseases | 2030 |
| 3.4 | Reduce premature mortality from NCDs by one-third; promote mental health and well-being | 2030 |
| 3.5 | Strengthen prevention and treatment of substance abuse including narcotic drugs and harmful alcohol use | No specific date |
| 3.6 | Halve global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents | 2020 |
| 3.7 | Universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services including family planning, information, education | 2030 |
| 3.8 | Universal Health Coverage (UHC) - financial risk protection, access to quality health-care services and essential medicines/vaccines | 2030 |
| 3.9 | Reduce deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water, and soil pollution | 2030 |
| 3.a | Strengthen WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) | - |
| 3.b | Support R&D of vaccines/medicines for developing countries; access to affordable essential medicines (Doha Declaration/TRIPS) | - |
| 3.c | Substantially increase health financing and health workforce in developing/least-developed countries | - |
| 3.d | Strengthen capacity for early warning, risk reduction and management of global health risks | - |
6. OTHER SDG TARGETS LINKED TO HEALTH (SDG 3)
HEALTH IS CONNECTED TO MANY OTHER SDGs
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SDG 1 (Poverty) → 1.3 Social protection systems
SDG 2 (Hunger) → 2.2 End malnutrition by 2025
SDG 4 (Education) → 4.2 Early childhood development
→ 4.a Safe learning environments
SDG 5 (Gender) → 5.2 End violence against women
→ 5.3 End harmful practices (FGM, child marriage)
→ 5.6 Reproductive rights (ICPD/Beijing Platform)
SDG 6 (Water) → 6.1 Safe drinking water
→ 6.2 Sanitation & hygiene (end open defecation)
→ 6.3 Water quality improvement
SDG 10 (Inequality)→ 10.4 Fiscal & social protection policies
SDG 11 (Cities) → 11.5 Reduce deaths from disasters
SDG 16 (Peace) → 16.1 Reduce violence; 16.2 End child abuse
→ 16.9 Legal identity/birth registration
SDG 17 (Partnership)→17.18 Better health data collection
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7. DISEASE-SPECIFIC SDG STRATEGIES
Infectious Diseases (Target 3.3)
TARGET 3.3: End Epidemics by 2030
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AIDS / HIV TUBERCULOSIS
UNAIDS Fast Track: End TB Strategy
90-90-90 targets
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MALARIA HEPATITIS/NTDs
Global Malaria WHO Strategies
Strategy 2016-2030
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WATERBORNE DISEASES
Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (RMNCH)
RMNCH UNDER SDGs
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│ Unfinished MDG agenda: │
│ ● Maternal mortality │
│ ● Neonatal mortality │
│ ● Under-5 mortality │
│ ● Reproductive health access │
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│ Additional links: │
│ ● Nutrition (SDG 2.2) │
│ ● Water/sanitation (SDG 6) │
│ ● Girls' education (SDG 4) │
│ ● Gender violence (SDG 5) │
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8. SDGs vs MDGs: KEY DIFFERENCES
| Parameter | MDGs | SDGs |
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| Applicability | Mostly developing countries | Universal (all countries) |
| Nature | Narrow (specific diseases) | Broad (economic, social, environmental) |
| Health goals | 3 separate goals | 1 comprehensive goal (SDG 3) with 13 targets |
| UHC | Not explicitly included | Explicitly included (Target 3.8) |
| NCDs | Not included | Included (3.4, 3.5, 3.6) |
| Mental health | Not mentioned | Included (3.4) |
| Road traffic | Not mentioned | Included (3.6) |
| Environmental health | Limited | Expanded (3.9, SDG 6, 13, 14, 15) |
| Integration | Siloed goals | Integrated and interrelated goals |
9. SDGs AND COVID-19
PRE-COVID STATUS OF SDGs
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▼ (Progress was UNEVEN, not on track)
Some GAINS:
• ↓ Children out of school
• ↓ Communicable disease incidence
• ↑ Safe drinking water access
• ↑ Women in leadership
Some PROBLEMS:
• ↑ Food insecurity
• Environmental deterioration
• High inequality persisting
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▼ COVID-19 IMPACT (2020 onward)
SETBACKS TO SDGs:
• Health systems near collapse
• Half global workforce livelihoods affected
• 1.6 billion students out of school
• Millions pushed back into extreme poverty
• Maternal and child health progress reversed
• Childhood immunization disrupted
• NCD care severely disrupted
• TB, Malaria, HIV care affected
• Inequalities EXACERBATED
(marginalized groups worst affected)
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LARGE-SCALE MULTILATERAL RESPONSE NEEDED
10. INDIA AND SDGs
INDIA'S SDG JOURNEY
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MDGs deadline: December 2015
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India adapts SDGs (2015 onwards)
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KEY CONVERGENCE:
India Govt. Priority ←→ SDG Priority
"Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas" = "Leave No One Behind"
(Together with all, (Universal inclusion)
development for all)
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INDIA'S PRIORITY AREAS UNDER SDGs:
• End poverty and deprivation in all forms
• Improved sanitation (Swachh Bharat)
• Health and education for all
• Financial inclusion and dignity
• Security for women
• Environmental protection (water, air, soil, biosphere)
• Climate change adaptation
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HEALTH-SPECIFIC FOCUS:
• Finish unfinished MDG agenda
(maternal health, child health)
• Confront Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)
• Eliminate Malaria, AIDS, Hepatitis
• Invest in public health
• Treat climate challenge as OPPORTUNITY
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"The goal of sustainable development cannot be
achieved globally WITHOUT INDIA"
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11. UHC: CENTRAL TARGET OF SDG 3
Universal Health Coverage (SDG 3.8) - THE KEY TARGET
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Financial risk protection
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Access to quality essential health-care services
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Access to safe, effective, quality, affordable
essential medicines and vaccines
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WHY IS 3.8 SPECIAL?
• Key to achievement of ALL other health targets
• Requires INTEGRATED approach to health services
• Minimizes fragmentation of services
• Ensures no one is left behind
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12. QUICK REVISION FLOWCHART
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS - MASTER SUMMARY
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UN General Assembly
25 September 2015
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"Transforming Our World:
2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development"
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│ 17 Goals │
│ 169 Targets │
│ Deadline: 2030 │
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│ 3 Dimensions: │
│ Economic + Social + │
│ Environmental │
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│ 5 P Themes: │
│ People + Planet + │
│ Prosperity + Peace + │
│ Partnership │
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SDG 3 = HEALTH GOAL
"Ensure healthy lives and
promote well-being for all
at all ages"
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│ 13 Targets: │
│ 3.1-3.9 (specific targets) │
│ 3.a-3.d (means of implementation) │
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│ KEY: 3.8 = UHC (central target) │
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Links to other SDGs (1,2,4,5,6,10,11,16,17)
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13. HIGH-YIELD EXAM POINTS (One-liners)
| Fact | Detail |
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| SDGs adopted on | 25th September 2015 |
| Total SDGs | 17 Goals, 169 Targets |
| Deadline | 2030 |
| Health SDG | SDG 3 |
| SDG 3 slogan | "Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages" |
| Targets in SDG 3 | 13 (3.1 to 3.9 + 3.a to 3.d) |
| Most important target | 3.8 - Universal Health Coverage (UHC) |
| MMR target | <70 per 1,00,000 live births by 2030 |
| NMR target | ≤12 per 1,000 live births |
| U5MR target | ≤25 per 1,000 live births |
| NCD target | Reduce premature NCD mortality by 1/3 by 2030 |
| Road accident target | Halve deaths/injuries by 2020 |
| Para 26 topic | Specifically addresses health in the 2030 agenda |
| India's motto | Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas = Leave no one behind |
Source: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine (Chapter content from multiple references within the book including blocks covering SDG discussions, SDG 3 targets framework, India & SDGs, and SDGs & COVID-19)