Sustainable Development Goals - No Poverty
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Sustainable Development Goals - No Poverty

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What is a major barrier to development in many countries, according to the text?

  • Government stability
  • Technological advancements
  • International trade agreements
  • Environmental degradation (correct)
  • Which region is experiencing an increase in undernourishment and severe food insecurity, as stated in the text?

  • Europe
  • Africa (correct)
  • North America
  • Oceania
  • What is a key focus of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to eradicating hunger and malnutrition by 2030?

  • Supporting large-scale farmers
  • Equal access to land and markets (correct)
  • Promoting environmental degradation
  • Ensuring universal health coverage
  • In what aspect has the world made great progress, according to the text?

    <p>Extending life expectancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3, according to the text?

    <p>Universal health coverage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    No Poverty

    • 736 million people lived on less than US$1.90 a day as of 2015
    • Women are more likely to be poor due to less paid work, education, and property ownership
    • Rapid growth in countries like China and India has lifted millions out of poverty
    • 80% of those living in extreme poverty are from South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa

    Zero Hunger

    • 821 million people were chronically undernourished as of 2017
    • 90 million children under five are dangerously underweight
    • Undernourishment and food insecurity are increasing in Africa and South America
    • Sustainable agricultural practices, support for small-scale farmers, and equal access to land, technology, and markets can help end hunger and malnutrition

    Good Health and Well-Being

    • Life expectancy has increased dramatically, and infant and maternal mortality rates have declined
    • HIV and malaria deaths have halved, but progress has been uneven
    • Universal health coverage is essential to achieving SDG 3 and reducing inequalities
    • A 31-year gap exists between countries with the shortest and longest life expectancies
    • Multisectoral, rights-based, and gender-sensitive approaches are crucial to addressing inequalities and achieving good health for all

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    Explore the Sustainable Development Goal of eradicating poverty in all its forms. Learn about the challenges facing humanity, the progress made in reducing extreme poverty, and the individuals still struggling for basic human needs.

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