The chapter aligns well with the SDGs, especially SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by promoting modifiable factors for healthy aging. It also supports SDG 5 (Gender Equality) through its emphasis on sex-specific needs and the importance of sex-disaggregated data. The focus on nutrition, education about activity and sleep, and reducing risky behaviors links to SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 11 (inclusive communities). To fully meet SDG targets, the chapter should explicitly address equitable access, policy implementation, and routine monitoring using sex-disaggregated indicators.

This chapter supports UN SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land) by promoting integrated health solutions through microalgae that benefit humans, animals, and ecosystems while addressing climate and biodiversity challenges. It ties to these goals through its emphasis on sustainable nutrition, carbon sequestration, and ecosystem balance within the One Health framework.

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The researchers found that patients with poorly controlled severe asthma generated significantly higher CO2 emissions (5.2% to 23.0% more) due to increased hospitalizations and overuse of rescue inhalers, particularly short-acting bronchodilators. However, when patients were referred to specialist asthma care, their carbon emissions decreased by 12.1% to 23.9%, demonstrating that better asthma management not only improves patient health but also reduces environmental impact