Sustainable Development Goals for Cleft Care

Area of Science:

• Global Health
• Public Health Policy
• Development Studies

Background:

• The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer a framework for global progress, addressing critical issues like healthcare and education.
• Sustainable development in cleft care is crucial, particularly in least developed countries.
• Understanding the intersection of SDGs and cleft care management is essential for improving outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To critically review literature on cleft lip and palate care from 2014-2022.
• To investigate the alignment of cleft care initiatives with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• To identify necessary SDGs for establishing sustainable cleft care management and outreach programs.

Main Methods:

• Systematic literature review of articles published between 2014 and 2022.
• Utilized online search engines: Springer Nature, PubMed, and Google Scholar.
• Keywords included: "cleft lip and palate," "cleft outreach program," "sustainable cleft care," "sustainable development goals for cleft," and "sustainable outreach program."

Main Results:

• The review identified a growing body of research on cleft lip and palate care.
• Analysis indicated a need for greater integration of SDGs into cleft care strategies.
• Specific SDGs were found to be highly relevant for enhancing sustainable cleft outreach and management.

Conclusions:

• Implementing relevant SDGs can significantly contribute to sustainable cleft care, especially in resource-limited settings.
• A strategic approach incorporating SDGs is vital for the long-term success of cleft lip and palate outreach programs.
• Further research is needed to fully operationalize SDGs within cleft care frameworks.