Effects of Environmental Quality and Health Care Development on Economic Growth Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined the effect of environmental quality and health care development on economic growth in Nigeria. The annual time series data was collected from world development indicator and Central bank of Nigeria respectively, covering 39 years span from 1986 to 2024 were used. The expost factor research design was used for this work. The study employed the econometric estimation technique of Autoregressive Distribution Lag (ARDL) model was used for the analysis, adopting annual data method of analysis. Aside that, a lot of tests were conducted such as co-integration test, bound test, long- run and short- run test etc. This implies that a unit increase in current health expenditure (CHEXPTR), Immunization (IMZTN), labour force (LFCE), ratio of gross domestic product – labour force (GDPLFCE), Human immune virus (HIV) will lead to increase of about 0.005279, 0.000696, 0.019862, 0.032686 and 0.037736, CHEXPTR, IMZTN, LFCE, GDPLFCE and HIV were statistically significant at five percent level of significant. Increase Health Expenditure: Government and policymakers should prioritize higher budgetary allocation to healthcare, ensuring resources are efficiently directed towards preventive and curative services. Strengthen Immunization Programs: Expanding immunization coverage can significantly improve public health outcomes, thereby enhancing labor productivity and economic growth.