Refer to the information below as well as your own knowledge to answer the question.
City X is an urban area with a large number of young people, aged 10–24. The infographic provides information about City X.
To what extent could the application of Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education assist in improving the health status of young people in City X? (12 marks)
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Judgment Statement
- SDG 3 and SDG 4 can significantly improve the health, wellbeing and opportunities of young people in City X by increasing access to education, employment and health knowledge, although improvements depend on greater participation in tertiary education and positive health behaviours.
Educational and Employment Impact
- The infographic shows that City X has high academic results in secondary school which are not reflected in participation in tertiary education.
- SDG 4 supports young people to have equal access to all levels of education, which is particularly important given City X has a high migrant population, some of whom may speak languages other than English at home.
- Increasing participation in tertiary education and relevant workplace training can improve employment opportunities and income.
- Increased and stable incomes can support healthy eating and physical activity, increase the ability to access and afford healthcare services, and reduce stress.
- Therefore, increased educational attainment can lead to positive health and welfare outcomes and support the fulfilment of SDG targets.
Health Literacy and Disease Prevention
- SDG 3 and SDG 4 can also improve health outcomes by increasing health literacy and knowledge.
- Greater education can improve understanding of the importance of immunisation and vaccination programs.
- This can reduce the risks, health issues and mortality rates associated with communicable diseases.
- Education can also increase a person’s ability to effectively use health information and increase the likelihood of engaging in positive health behaviours.
Physical Activity and Recreational Behaviour
- The data reflects low participation in recreational activity, which can be addressed through SDG 3’s promotion of healthy lifestyles and prevention of premature mortality.
- Greater participation in tertiary education can lead to greater employment opportunities and income, providing young people with the education and resources to choose a healthy diet and engage in physical activity through initiatives such as community sport.
- This can reduce the risk of health issues and mortality associated with obesity.
- The data also reflects a high proportion of unsafe recreational activity. SDG 3 supports safer recreational activities by preventing substance abuse and smoking, while SDG 4 can improve education and employment opportunities.
- Together, these can reduce individual and family stress and reliance on harmful drugs and unsafe recreational activities.
Reaffirmation
- Therefore, SDG 3 and SDG 4 can improve the health and wellbeing of young people in City X to a significant extent.
- Increasing participation in tertiary education can improve employment, income, health literacy and access to healthcare while encouraging healthier behaviours and safer recreational activities.
- The connection between SDG 3 and SDG 4 demonstrates that improved educational opportunities can contribute substantially to better health and wellbeing outcomes.
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Judgment Statement
- SDG 3 and SDG 4 can significantly improve the health, wellbeing and opportunities of young people in City X by increasing access to education, employment and health knowledge, although improvements depend on greater participation in tertiary education and positive health behaviours.
Educational and Employment Impact
- The infographic shows that City X has high academic results in secondary school which are not reflected in participation in tertiary education.
- SDG 4 supports young people to have equal access to all levels of education, which is particularly important given City X has a high migrant population, some of whom may speak languages other than English at home.
- Increasing participation in tertiary education and relevant workplace training can improve employment opportunities and income.
- Increased and stable incomes can support healthy eating and physical activity, increase the ability to access and afford healthcare services, and reduce stress.
- Therefore, increased educational attainment can lead to positive health and welfare outcomes and support the fulfilment of SDG targets.
Health Literacy and Disease Prevention
- SDG 3 and SDG 4 can also improve health outcomes by increasing health literacy and knowledge.
- Greater education can improve understanding of the importance of immunisation and vaccination programs.
- This can reduce the risks, health issues and mortality rates associated with communicable diseases.
- Education can also increase a person’s ability to effectively use health information and increase the likelihood of engaging in positive health behaviours.
Physical Activity and Recreational Behaviour
- The data reflects low participation in recreational activity, which can be addressed through SDG 3’s promotion of healthy lifestyles and prevention of premature mortality.
- Greater participation in tertiary education can lead to greater employment opportunities and income, providing young people with the education and resources to choose a healthy diet and engage in physical activity through initiatives such as community sport.
- This can reduce the risk of health issues and mortality associated with obesity.
- The data also reflects a high proportion of unsafe recreational activity. SDG 3 supports safer recreational activities by preventing substance abuse and smoking, while SDG 4 can improve education and employment opportunities.
- Together, these can reduce individual and family stress and reliance on harmful drugs and unsafe recreational activities.
Reaffirmation
- Therefore, SDG 3 and SDG 4 can improve the health and wellbeing of young people in City X to a significant extent.
- Increasing participation in tertiary education can improve employment, income, health literacy and access to healthcare while encouraging healthier behaviours and safer recreational activities.
- The connection between SDG 3 and SDG 4 demonstrates that improved educational opportunities can contribute substantially to better health and wellbeing outcomes.