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Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

UID: SDG-03-20240822-IN-03

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National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP)

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August 25, 2024

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2020-2020

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Overview

The United Nations created several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 as a worldwide framework for tackling the most important issues facing humanity, such as inequality, poverty, and environmental degradation. By 2030, SDG 3, “Good Health and Well-Being,” aims to guarantee healthy lives and advance well-being for people of all ages. SDG 3 is crucial as it underpins the achievement of many other goals. Good health is a fundamental human right and a key indicator of sustainable development. Achieving SDG 3 is essential for enabling individuals to lead productive and fulfilling lives, thereby contributing to economic growth and social stability. Significant progress has been made globally in improving health outcomes, yet challenges remain, particularly in low-income and conflict-affected regions. The COVID-19 epidemic has brought even more attention to the necessity of robust health systems and all-encompassing approaches to health and wellbeing.

Trends & Insights

Maternal and child health outcomes vary significantly across regions. States like Kerala, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu show relatively low maternal mortality ratios (43-60 per 100,000 live births) and under-5 mortality rates (10-22 per 1,000 live births). In contrast, states such as Assam, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh face much higher maternal mortality (173-215 per 100,000 live births) and under-5 mortality (47-56 per 1,000 live births). This disparity highlights the need for targeted interventions in states with poorer outcomes.

Immunization coverage for children aged 9-11 months is generally high across most states, with many reporting over 90% coverage. However, some states like Nagaland (54%) and Puducherry (54%) show significantly lower rates, indicating potential gaps in vaccination programs or public health outreach in these areas.

Tuberculosis remains a significant public health challenge, with notification rates varying widely. Union territories like Chandigarh (606 per 100,000) and Delhi (575 per 100,000) report high notification rates, which could indicate either a higher disease burden or better detection and reporting systems. States like Lakshadweep (23 per 100,000) and Kerala (75 per 100,000) show lower rates, potentially reflecting better control measures or underreporting.

HIV incidence is relatively low across most states, with the highest reported in Mizoram (1.2 per 1,000 uninfected population). This suggests that while HIV remains a concern, prevention and control efforts may be having some success in most regions.

Suicide rates show considerable variation, with states like Sikkim (33.1 per 100,000) and Puducherry (32.5 per 100,000) reporting alarmingly high rates compared to the national average. This points to the need for focused mental health interventions in these areas.

Road traffic accidents are a significant cause of mortality in many states, with Goa (19.4 per 100,000) and Haryana (18.3 per 100,000) reporting high death rates. This highlights the importance of road safety measures and improved traffic management across the country.

Institutional deliveries have seen widespread improvement, with most states reporting over 90% of deliveries taking place in healthcare facilities. However, states like Meghalaya (60.4%) and Nagaland (83%) still have room for improvement, suggesting a need for better access to and utilization of maternal health services in these areas.

The number of healthcare professionals (physicians, nurses, and midwives) per 10,000 population varies dramatically across states. Kerala leads with 115 per 10,000, while states like Bihar (16.8) and Jharkhand (3.9) lag far behind. This disparity in healthcare workforce distribution could significantly impact the quality and accessibility of healthcare services in different regions.

Overall, while India has made strides in several health indicators, there remain significant disparities across states and union territories. Addressing these regional inequalities, focusing on states with poorer outcomes, and strengthening healthcare systems and workforce distribution will be crucial for achieving the targets set under Sustainable Development Goal 3.

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National Data and Analytics Platform by NITI Aayog. (2024). Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good health and well-being (360 Analytika, Ed.) [Dataset]. 360 Analytika. https://360analytika.com/sustainable-development-goal-3-good-health-and-well-being/

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