Objective 3: Health and well-being

Ensuring a healthy life and promoting the well-being of all, at any age

Improving access to quality healthcare is essential for the proper functioning of a sustainable society. Healthcare must be modern and humanistic in nature. Of course, an adequate environment for healthy living and the promotion of the well-being of all, at any age, must be ensured. In addition, the approach to the field needs to be strengthened through prevention.

At the same time, it is necessary to promote a healthy lifestyle, including combating negative habits (eg smoking), encouraging a proactive lifestyle and promoting social activities. The approach to health and well-being must also include addressing mental illness, which is often neglected or stigmatized.

Targets:

3.1 By 2030, reduce the overall maternal mortality rate to less than 70 cases per 100,000 live births.

3.2 By 2030, the elimination of preventable deaths among newborns and children up to 5 years of age, with all countries aiming to reduce neonatal mortality to a maximum of 12 deaths per 1,000 live births and children up to 5 years of age at no more than 25 deaths per 1,000 live births.

3.3 By 2030, eliminate the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases, as well as fight hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communicable diseases.

3.4 By 2030, reduce by one third the premature mortality caused by noncommunicable diseases by preventing, treating and promoting mental health and well-being.

3.5 Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including drug and narcotics abuse and excessive alcohol consumption.

3.6 By 2030, halve the overall number of deaths and injuries caused by road accidents.

3.7 By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health services, including family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programs.

3.8 Achieving universal health coverage, including the protection of financial risks, access to quality essential health services and access to basic medicines.

3.9 By 2030, a substantial reduction in the number of deaths and illnesses caused by hazardous chemicals, pollution and air, water and soil contamination.