Instructions
This activity is designed for you to examine global health goals and health disparities among vulnerable groups. Start by selecting one Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs) from the World Health Organization (WHO). After choosing one of the SDGs, explore a specific outcome measurement (indicator) for a country of your choosing, from the list below, to determine the progress towards achieving the SDG. In addition, you will explore nursing roles that would be helpful in achieving the SDG.
| France | Italy | Singapore | Spain | Japan | Greece | Iceland | United Kingdom | Ireland | Sweden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Israel | Switzerland | UAE | China | Rwanda | USA | Cuba | Iran | Iraq |
| Venezuela | Syria | Ethiopia | Brazil | Sudan | Kenya | North Korea | India | South Africa | Saudi Arabia |
| Nicaragua | Ecuador | Australia | Chad | Haiti | Canada | South Korea | Russia | Central African Republic | Republic of the Congo |
Also, you will explore health disparities among vulnerable population groups. The term “health disparities” describes the phenomenon of different health outcomes of varied vulnerable groups of citizens. Access the Virtual Library and search in the CINAHL full text database the term “health disparity.” Choose at least two articles that describe health disparities of a particular vulnerable population or group of people (gender or sexuality identity-based groups, children, elderly, disabled, ethnic, or cultural minority).
Answer
The World Health Organization promotes the health and well-being of individuals worldwide. In this case, the organization addresses the root causes of health problems and encourages healthy lifestyles. WHO recognizes good health is about preventing diseases and improving quality of life instead of always treating diseases. To that extent, WHO works with countries to address the factors that impact health, such as poor nutrition, lack of access to clean water, and unsafe environments. For instance, WHO has established guidelines on air quality, which help countries reduce pollution-related diseases. On the other hand, sustainable development goals (SDGs) are important because they help address global challenges (World Health Organization, n.d.). For instance, achieving… To access full answer, use the purchase button below.