Resources Access to HealthData.org ( to an external site.) and the United Nations SDG webpage ( to an external site.).  Instructions Step 1:

Resources

  • Access to HealthData.org ( to an external site.) and the United Nations SDG webpage ( to an external site.).

 Instructions

Step 1: Understanding the SDGs

  1. Go to  to an external site. and review the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  2. Choose one SDG related to health (e.g., SDG 2 – Zero Hunger, SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being, SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation).
  3. Take brief notes on the SDG’s primary objectives and why it is important for global health.

Step 2: Navigating HealthData.org

  1. Open HealthData.org visual data webpage:  to an external site.
  2. Explore the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) data or the SDG Progress Tracker.
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    • SDG Prog Tracker:  to an external site.
    • GBD Data:  to an external site.
      • to an external site.
  1. Familiarize yourself with how data is visualized and interpreted. (You should have completed the Training Activity on Catcourse)

Step 3: Investigating an SDG Indicator

  1. Select one health-related SDG indicator (e.g., maternal mortality rate, child malnutrition, access to safe drinking water, life expectancy).
  2. Choose a specific country or region to investigate.
  3. Use HealthData.org links above to find the most recent available data on your chosen indicator.
    • Compare trends over time (e.g., from 2000 to present).
      • How has it changed?
    • Examine how the country compares to global or regional averages.
      • How is it different?
    • Identify any disparities based on income, geography, or other social determinants of health.
      • Why is it different?

Step 4: Results

  1. Summarize your findings in a short paragraph (5-6 sentences) addressing (You may copy these bullet points and answer below each one):

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