title: Impact of reproductive health on socio-economic development: a case study of Nigeria.
abstract: The link between reproductive health, sexual and reproductive right, and development was highlighted at the International Conference on Population and Development held in Egypt. Developmental disparities are related to socio-economic differences which have led to the identification of distinct socio-economic classifications of nations. Human development represents the socioeconomic standing of any nation, in addition to literacy status and life expectancy. Africa accounts for 25% of the world's landmass but remains the world's poorest continent. Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, has policies and programmes geared towards the improvement of its socio-economic standing and overal development, with little positive result. Reproductive health is a panacea towards reversing the stalled socio-economic growth of Nigeria as evident from the linkage between reproductive health and development, highlighted in Millennium Development Goals 3, 4, 5 and 6. Fast tracking Nigeria's development requires implementation of reproductive health policies and programmes targeted on women and children.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Nnewi, Nigeria.
authors: J I B
authors: JI
authors: Adinma
authors: E D
authors: ED
authors: Adinma
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003226:Congresses as Topic; D003906:Developing Countries; D057217:Economic Development; D005260:Female; D006078:Government Programs; D054625:Healthcare Disparities; D006801:Humans; D008017:Life Expectancy; D008297:Male; D009549:Nigeria; D012040:Regional Health Planning; D012098:Reproduction; D034121:Reproductive Health Services / Q000592:standards*; D018456:Reproductive Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D046269:Reproductive Rights; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors