Health is a basic human right, but access to it is far from equal.
Around the world, some communities have made progress in life expectancy, disease prevention, and healthcare systems. Others continue to face high infant mortality, poor nutrition, and limited mental health support.

Sustainable Development Goal 3

Sustainable Development Goal 3, established by the United Nations, focuses on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all by 2030.
This project examines how that goal is progressing using real-world data.

Indicators Analyzed

We focused on five key indicators:

These areas reflect a mix of physical health, mental well-being, and economic challenges that influence care.

Final Thoughts

Through original visualizations and clear analysis, this site presents a snapshot of where the world is making progress and where urgent action is still needed.

Health outcomes are more than numbers. They are a reflection of global priorities and the systems that support—or fail to support—human lives.

Life Expectancy

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Infant Mortality Rate (With/Without Vaccines)

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Total Fertility Rate

Cost of a Healthy Diet

Cost of a Healthy Diet
Cost of a Healthy Diet

Prevalence of Depressive Disorders

Prevalence of Depressive Disorders
Prevalence of Depressive Disorders

What Still Needs to Change

Health does not exist in isolation. It is tied to where people live, what they can afford, and how systems respond to their needs. Each dataset in this project points to something larger than a number. It shows how uneven the foundations of care still are.

Some people are born into support. Others grow up without access to vaccines, balanced food, or mental health treatment. These gaps are not new, but they remain urgent.

Fixing them is not just a matter of science or policy. It is a matter of choosing to value every life equally. That choice is made through funding, education, and leadership.

The goal is not only to reduce disease or increase life expectancy. It is to make health a shared priority in every country, across every boundary.

This work takes time. But the data shows where we need to begin.