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Despite its economic growth, Nigeria faces enormous challenges in delivering a decent quality of life to all its citizens. This lesson examines the social conditions in Nigeria — healthcare, education, water supply, and urban challenges — and explores how economic growth has affected different groups in different ways.
Healthcare in Nigeria has improved in some areas but remains far below the standards of HICs.
| Health Indicator | Nigeria | UK (for comparison) |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy | 54 years | 81 years |
| Infant mortality rate | 70 per 1,000 live births | 4 per 1,000 live births |
| Maternal mortality rate | 512 per 100,000 live births | 10 per 100,000 live births |
| Doctors per 10,000 people | 4 | 30 |
| % of population with access to improved sanitation | ~42% | ~99% |
| Leading causes of death | Malaria, respiratory infections, HIV/AIDS, diarrhoeal diseases | Heart disease, cancer, dementia |
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