The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) adopted in 2000 consisted of eight goals. The total number of specific targets across all MDGs was:

• A 18
• B 17
• C 24
• D 21 ✓

Explanation

The MDGs comprised 8 goals with 21 targets and 60 indicators. Goal 4 (reduce child mortality), Goal 5 (improve maternal health), and Goal 6 (combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases) were directly health-related, while the other goals addressed poverty, education, environment and partnerships.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 26th ed.

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