Determinants of Health Investment in Nigeria: A Case of Infant Mortality (2000-2014)
Journal Title: International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 9
Abstract
The paper examines the determinants of health investment in Nigeria: A case of infant mortality, with the aim of determining the impact of government expenditure, maternal education, and poverty on infant mortality in Nigeria. The study employs descriptive statistics and the Ordinary Least Square econometrics regression method of data analysis, using time series data in Nigeria. Secondary data from WHO, retrieved from indexmundi.com were used for our analysis. The results show that per capita income and maternal education have significant impact on infant mortality in Nigeria. These variables are significant policy variables in achieving lower infant mortality in Nigeria.
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Yemi Meroyi
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- DOI 10.6007/IJARBSS/v8-i9/4666
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