An examination of the BRICS-T countries with regard to the sustainable development goal of health and quality of life and a future forecast with NGBM(1,1)

This study aims to examine the BRICS-T countries, consisting of Brazil (B), Russia (R), India (I), China (C), South Africa (S) and Turkey (T), in terms of health and quality of life goals, which are sub-goals of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and to make future estimates for these countries by 2030. In this study, the health indicators of the BRICS-T countries were analysed. The base year of the data is 2005, and some indicators end in 2019, 2020 or 2021. Using this data, estimates were made up to 2030. The analyses were carried out using the NGBM(1,1) method. It was found that the BRICS-T countries had varying degrees of success in achieving their health targets. According to the estimates for the year 2030, all countries will be successful in reducing the maternal mortality ratio. However, there will be differences between countries in achieving other health targets. Although each country is likely to make significant progress in some areas, they will probably struggle to meet some specific health targets. Therefore, it is concluded that the BRICS-T countries need to review their current health policies, reduce regional inequalities, improve access to health services, strengthen inter-sectoral cooperation, implement more comprehensive social reforms and cooperate internationally to achieve the SDG 3 targets.