The essential role of law in achieving the health-related Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract In this article, we examine the essential role of law in achieving the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Following the World Health Organization’s broad definition of health, all SDGs can be seen to impact on human health and hence the health goal (SDG3) should be right a...

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Published in:European journal of public health 2020-03, Vol.30 (Supplement_1), p.i32-i35
Main Authors: Zeegers Paget, Dineke, Patterson, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Global Health - legislation & jurisprudence
Human rights
Humans
International law
Public health
Right to Health
Supplement Papers
Sustainable Development
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Summary:Abstract In this article, we examine the essential role of law in achieving the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Following the World Health Organization’s broad definition of health, all SDGs can be seen to impact on human health and hence the health goal (SDG3) should be right at the centre of the entire 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We note recent research on the contribution of law, including international human rights law, to achieving health for all and discuss the role of law in addressing seven emerging health challenges. Law can and should play an important role in achieving all health-related SDGs, by respecting, protecting and fulfilling the right to health, ensuring that no one is left behind.
ISSN:1101-1262
1464-360X
DOI:10.1093/eurpub/ckaa036