The Impacts of Economic Sanctions on Sustainable Development: Focusing on Labor

Abstract

Abstract. Health is crucial for sustainable development, both as an inalienable human right and an acceleration of the economic growth of countries. Health is also an appropriate measure of the progress of countries in achieving sustainable development. It contributes to development through productive employment. Therefore, it is necessary for each country to do detailed analysis of health situation in order to prevent declining health through preventive measures and proper policies, and to follow continuous improvement of the health situation in the country, contributing to the sustainable development. In this regard, this paper tries to consider the health effects of economic sanctions on Iranian people to show health situation in the country, and the need for paying more attention to the health in order to meet sustainable development. We have used a descriptive and analytical approach to study the impacts of economic sanctions on the health indicators, medicines and treatment, food security and pollution by macro-analysis. Results show that economic sanctions have had negative effects on people's health. In particular, the destructive consequences of sanctions are clear in the field of medicine and treatment, and air pollution and the environment. So, decision makers should be paying greater attention to these areas in order to improve the health of workers and achieve the goals of sustainable development.