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What is the target maternal mortality ratio set by SDG 3?
What is the target maternal mortality ratio set by SDG 3?
- Less than 70 per 100,000 live births (correct)
- Less than 100 per 100,000 live births
- Less than 50 per 100,000 live births
- Less than 30 per 100,000 live births
Which Sustainable Development Goal focuses specifically on gender equality and empowerment of women and girls?
Which Sustainable Development Goal focuses specifically on gender equality and empowerment of women and girls?
- SDG 6
- SDG 5 (correct)
- SDG 4
- SDG 3
To eliminate violence against women, SDG 5 includes commitments related to which of the following?
To eliminate violence against women, SDG 5 includes commitments related to which of the following?
- Eliminating all forms of violence against women globally (correct)
- Increasing women's access to education only
- Boosting only economic opportunities for women
- Health care services solely for reproductive health
What underlying issue needs to be addressed to improve the health care provided to girls and women worldwide?
What underlying issue needs to be addressed to improve the health care provided to girls and women worldwide?
The SDG goals for women’s health recognize the importance of which vital area?
The SDG goals for women’s health recognize the importance of which vital area?
How does SDG 3 aim to promote well-being for all ages?
How does SDG 3 aim to promote well-being for all ages?
What is a key component necessary for societies to reach their full potential according to the discussed concepts?
What is a key component necessary for societies to reach their full potential according to the discussed concepts?
Which harmful practice is highlighted as needing elimination under SDG 5?
Which harmful practice is highlighted as needing elimination under SDG 5?
How does a woman's life expectancy relate to her family's economic status?
How does a woman's life expectancy relate to her family's economic status?
What approach is emphasized for improving women's health?
What approach is emphasized for improving women's health?
Which disease is most prevalent in women, contrary to the common focus on reproductive health?
Which disease is most prevalent in women, contrary to the common focus on reproductive health?
What societal issue significantly contributes to women's poor health and lack of access to care?
What societal issue significantly contributes to women's poor health and lack of access to care?
What is a major reason given for why women are dying from preventable conditions?
What is a major reason given for why women are dying from preventable conditions?
Which concept primarily differentiates women's health from men's health?
Which concept primarily differentiates women's health from men's health?
What role does gender inequality play in women's health?
What role does gender inequality play in women's health?
In the context of women's health, how is safety often conceptualized?
In the context of women's health, how is safety often conceptualized?
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Study Notes
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- UN SDGs (2016-2030) set global targets to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all.
- SDG 3 aims to "Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all," committing to reduce maternal mortality below 70 per 100,000 live births.
- Universal access to sexual and reproductive health services is a priority in SDG 3, including family planning and education.
- SDG 5 focuses on gender equality, committing to eliminate violence against women and harmful practices such as child marriage and female genital mutilation.
Health and Wealth Relationship
- The prosperity of any society is closely linked to the health and empowerment of girls and women.
- Equal treatment of girls and women is essential for individuals and nations to reach their full potential.
Women’s Health & Gender Inequality
- Despite ongoing improvements, significant issues remain regarding healthcare access for girls and women.
- A woman's life expectancy is largely influenced by her economic status and education level; wealthier families correlate with longer life expectancy.
- Addressing health inequities is crucial for improving outcomes for girls and women globally.
Life Course Approach
- A preventive rather than a reactive health model is essential for women’s health.
- Empowering adolescents with knowledge and tools promotes informed health choices and well-being in adulthood.
- Advocacy by experts emphasizes that many women die from treatable conditions due to societal neglect and undervaluation of their lives.
Definition of Women’s Health
- Women’s health includes physical and mental health issues unique to or more prevalent in women.
- It encompasses reproductive health and diseases affecting female reproductive organs, but the leading health concerns are cardiovascular diseases.
- Women's lower social and economic status contributes to inadequate health care access and higher health risks.
Violence Against Women
- The global public health concern surrounding violence against women highlights the intersection of gender inequality and women's health.
- Discrimination and inequality exacerbate health risks, impacting overall well-being for women and girls.
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