World Health Statistics: Monitoring Health for the Sustainable Development Goals
The World Health Statistics series is the World Health Organization's (WHO) annual compilation of health statistics for its member states. The latest World Health Statistics provides data on 21 health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) targets as well as data on life expectancy. This edition also includes success stories from several countries that are making progress towards the health-related SDG targets. Data and tables related to substance abuse can be accessed here.
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted in September 2015 set out a vision for a world free of poverty, hunger, disease and want. SDG 3, “Good Health and Well-Being,” calls on countries to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.