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September 16, 2025Public Health ChallengesOpen Access

Aging, Poverty, and Healthcare Access and Affordability in Nigeria: Implications for Policy

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SFSunkanmi Folorunsho

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Analysis reveals high poverty and healthcare access barriers for older Nigerians, indicating urgent policy reforms are needed.

Key Points

  • Older adults in Nigeria face significant healthcare access issues, compounded by high poverty and chronic disease rates.
  • Approximately 85% of women aged 70 and above live in poverty, significantly impacting their healthcare utilization.
  • Using Andersen's healthcare access model, this analysis studies demographic trends and health-related barriers to access.
  • Comprehensive reforms and inclusive policy strategies are crucial to improving health outcomes for the elderly in Nigeria.

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Sunkanmi Folorunsho (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d421a2713b0b5dfea6a313https://doi.org/10.1002/puh2.70125
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