Subject Guides: Sustainable Development Goals at NSCC: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being

About Goal 3

Goal 3, Good Health and Well-Being, aims to ensure healthy lives and well-being for all ages. This goal strives to make health care services available to everyone, and to reduce the number of preventable deaths. Goal 3 includes addressing substance abuse conditions and creating universal access to reproductive healthcare and education.

Learn more about Goal 3

United Nations Academic Impact. (2021, March 29). SDG 3: Good health and well-being [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/pYVmb-iRemI

Resources and Links

Canadian Index of Wellbeing - University of Waterloo
The CIW regularly reports on the quality of life of Canadians – nationally, provincially, and locally – and advocates for social change that reflects our values and places wellbeing at the heart of policy
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Global Health Infographics
Infographics on a variety of global health topics and the activities of the CDC worldwide.
Engage Nova Scotia: Quality of Life Initiative
The focus of the Nova Scotia Quality of Life Initiative is to prompt fresh perspectives and new action—by all of us—that better balances our social, environmental, cultural and economic priorities
Government of Canada: Mental Health and Wellness
Mental health, mental illness, suicide prevention, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Cannabis and mental health
World Health Organization: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Situation Reports
A weekly overview of the global, regional and country-level COVID-19 cases and deaths, highlighting key data and trends

Books

Communicable Disease Epidemiology and Control by Roger Webber
Examines communicable diseases at the community level from an epidemiological perspective
Introduction to Aboriginal Health and Health Care in Canada by Vasiliki Douglas
The book places aboriginal health in Canada within its historical and philosophical context as it addresses social and clinical approaches to major health issues facing this population.
eBook - Population health, epidemiology, and public health : management skills for creating healthy communities by Rosemary Caron
Uses real-world case studies and examples to teach unique and innovative approaches to population health improvement

Key Organizations

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC works 24/7 to prevent, detect, and respond to many types of health threats
Fòs Feminista
A new platform for international action and feminist solidarity focused on women, girls, and gender-diverse people
Global Wellness Institute: What is Wellness?
Wellness is a modern word with ancient roots. Learn more about the dimensions of wellness
UN Water
Coordinates the efforts of UN entities and international organizations working on water and sanitation issues
World Health Organization
The World Health Organization leads and champions global efforts to achieve better health for all.