この巻はSDGsの目標3「すべての人に健康と福祉を」に対応し、妊産婦および子どもの死亡率引き下げ、感染症の蔓延阻止、薬物乱用の防止と治療をはじめとする幅広いテーマを論じる。The Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals comprehensively addresses the SDGs in an integrated way. The Encyclopedia encompasses 17 volumes, each one devoted to one of the 17 SDGs. This volume addresses SDG 3, namely "Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages" and contains the description of a range of terms, to grow a better understanding and foster knowledge.