ANALYSIS OF INFANT MORTALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH EXPENDITURE IN NIGERIA (1999-2018)

Abstract: This study examined the relationship between infant mortality and public health expenditure in Nigeria from 1999 to 2018. The study showed the effect of public health expenditure on health outcomes in Nigeria, as captured by life expectancy at birth and infant mortality rates. Data for this study are annual time series data from 1999-2018 sourced from World Development Indicators and various publications of the World Bank regarding health and health expenditures. The models were subjected to statistical and econometrics tests using E-views 8.0 software. The result revealed that public health expenditure and health outcomes have long-run equilibrium relationship. Furthermore, the results showed that an increase in public health expenditure improves life expectancy and reduces infant mortality rates. The findings suggest that public health expenditure remains a necessary component in improving health outcomes in Nigeria.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Abstract

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the study

1.2 Statement of problem

1.3 Objectives of the study

1.4 Research questions

1.5 Significance of the study

1.6 Scope of the study

1.7 Organization of Study

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Conceptual review

2.1.1 Global Trends in Child Mortality   

2.1.2 Child Mortality in Nigeria

2.1.3 Factors associated with child mortality in Nigeria

2.1.4 Access to Primary Health Care Services in Nigeria

2.1.5 Factors Affecting Access to Health Care Services in Nigeria

2.1.6 Efforts to Improve Access to Health Care Services in Nigeria

2.2 Theoretical Framework

2.3 Empirical review

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Method

3.2 Model Specification

3.3 Variables

3.4 Sources of data

3.5 Measurement

3.6 Theoretical expectation

3.7 Method of data analysis

CHAPTER FOUR

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

CHAPTER FIVE: CONCLUSION AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Conclusion

5.2 Policy recommendations

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