Although specialized indigenous patient support services exist, gaps in consistent access to services that are culturally specific are present. Better implementation of protective factors like culturally specific support services are critical to reduce disparities and provide better cardiovascular care for Indigenous people

Stella Chan's interest in psychology began when she went through a tough time as a teenager. The experience gave her a sense of direction: “I wanted to learn more about psychology and how feelings work...I hoped I could do something constructive about mental health.”

This Comment discusses the issue of ableism in oncology care and how this must be addressed.

This Article supports SDG 3 by reporting the global incidence and years of life lived with disability for spinal cord injury from 1990 to 2019.

Knowledge of biological diversity is a major source of innovation. Collective intellectual property of traditional knowledge by Indigenous peoples and local communities is an important source of innovation and product development. This article investigates collective intellectual property systems on the traditional knowledge of Aspalathus linearis, also known as rooibos—an endemic plant from South Africa which is the basis of an important herbal tea industry. The article discusses how collective action and self-organization can generate collective intellectual property systems; indigenous peoples and local communities can develop these systems to protect their IP; how these systems can promote social justice and a more equitable distribution of benefits but can be sources of dispute between socio-economic groups and communities and can reproduce historical inequalities and power asymmetries.

This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by raising awareness of chromosomal conditions and their associated health challenges, such as intellectual disabilities and other clinical features, which underscores the need for early diagnosis and appropriate medical care. By discussing the complexities of diagnosing these conditions, especially prenatally, it highlights the importance of accessible genetic testing and healthcare resources that can improve health outcomes for affected individuals and families. Additionally, it supports Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by emphasizing the need for equitable access to diagnostic tools and services for all populations, ensuring that individuals with chromosomal conditions receive the necessary support and care regardless of their socioeconomic status or background.

This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by providing a thorough understanding of cerebral palsy (CP), including its neurodevelopmental origins, clinical manifestations, and the importance of early detection through standardized tools. By outlining guidelines for diagnosis and management, the chapter emphasizes the need for comprehensive care strategies that can improve health outcomes and quality of life for children with CP. Additionally, it supports Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by highlighting the significance of accessible diagnostic and management resources that ensure all children, regardless of their circumstances, receive timely and equitable care, ultimately promoting better developmental outcomes and reducing disparities in healthcare access.

This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing and Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by reviewing the common risk and protective factors for developmental disorders, approaches to screening, and identification of developmental disabilities in primary health care settings.