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Background: Housing quality is a crucial determinant of mental health. While the construction of high-rise buildings is a popular policy strategy for accommodating population growth in cities, there is considerable debate about the health consequences of living in poorly designed apartments. Drawing on three Australian state government apartment design policies introduced to improve apartment design quality, this study aimed to identify the combination of design requirements that were optimally supportive of positive mental health.

Human Rights Day 2024: A Pioneering Event to Advocate for Sustainable Development Goals

As we mark Human Rights Day 2024 on December 10, 2024, the importance of collective action in achieving a more equitable world has never been clearer. This Human Rights Day 2024 event aims to be a turning point, a place of exchange, inspiration, and, most importantly, action.

Event Overview

Date: December 10, 2024

International Day of the Girl Child 2025: Elevating Girls' Voices for Sustainable Development

The International Day of the Girl Child 2025, celebrated on October 11, offers an opportunity to recognize the challenges that girls face around the world while emphasizing the importance of their rights and empowerment. This year's event aims to deepen the awareness surrounding various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that are crucial for empowering girls.

Agenda for October 11, 2025

International Day of Yoga 2025: A Confluence of Yoga and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The International Day of Yoga 2025, set to unfold on June 21, 2025, is not just another event on the calendar; it's a global movement. Organized by SDG Resources, this year’s event aims to highlight the synergy between Yoga and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Significance of the International Day of Yoga

It is time for governments and investors to prioritise health and care workforce investments as a foundation of our future health and prosperity. We can and must. Urgently.
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Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, Volume 121, August 2023

This article advances SDG # 15 and SDG # 11 by examining the large number of animals killed on road and establish how best to assess the problem so as to improve mitigation.
The study shows the investigation concludes that the Nanowarming of cryopreserved ovarian tissue has the potential to protect the tissue from cryoinjury in sheep.
This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing and Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by providing coverage of neural prosthetics (NPs) to restore lost limb function due to neural damage.
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Low Vision
Principles and Management
2024, Pages 1-14

This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing and Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by providing an overview of low vision as well as defining concepts such as low vision, disorder, impairment, activity limitation, or participation restriction.

This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by detailing specialized training techniques that can enhance the quality of life for individuals with visual field loss, thereby improving their ability to navigate their environment and engage in daily activities. By focusing on tailored interventions such as eccentric viewing, visual exploration, and scanning training, the chapter promotes effective rehabilitation strategies that contribute to better health outcomes for those affected by visual impairments. Additionally, it supports Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by ensuring that individuals with visual field loss have access to adaptive training methods, which can empower them to lead more independent and fulfilling lives, regardless of their socioeconomic status or background.

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