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Faheem Ahmed1, Sophia Michelen2, Rashad Massoud3
1Guy's, King's and St. Thomas' School of Medicine, King's College London, UK; London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK.
International Journal of Surgery (London, England)
|November 5, 2016
Summary
The World Health Organisation
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Surgical Interventions
- Sustainable Development Goals
Background:
- The World Health Organisation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to improve global health.
- Emergency and essential surgical interventions are increasingly recognized for their critical role in global health.
- High-profile reports, such as the Lancet Commission for Global Surgery, highlight the importance of surgical care.
Discussion:
- Surgical conditions are projected to cause two-thirds of global years of life lost by 2025.
- In 2010, surgically treatable conditions resulted in nearly 17 million deaths and over 70 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) lost.
- The SDGs emphasize Universal Health Coverage (UHC) as a human right.
Key Insights:
- Safe surgery is crucial for achieving global health targets.
- Neglected surgical interventions significantly impact global mortality and morbidity.
- Integrating global surgery into the SDG framework is essential for equitable health outcomes.
Outlook:
- Explicit inclusion of global surgery within the SDG framework is necessary to fulfill the 'leave no one behind' pledge.
- Addressing surgical needs is vital for achieving Universal Health Coverage.
- Future global health strategies must prioritize access to safe, affordable, and timely surgical care.
Keywords:
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