An analysis of urban policies and strategies on health and nutrition in Nigeria

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ID19536899
AuthorsObinna Onwujekwe (0000-0002-1214-4285, University of Nigeria), Prince Agwu (0000-0001-9224-7622, University of Nigeria, corresponding author), Julianna Onuh (University of Nigeria), Benjamin Uzochukwu (0000-0002-0794-0455, University of Nigeria), Chukwuedozie K Ajaero (0000-0002-6658-3638, University of Nigeria), Chinyere Mbachu (0000-0003-3936-6184, University of Nigeria), Charles T Orjiakor (0000-0001-5379-8915, University of Nigeria), Aloysius Odii (0000-0002-2222-0835, University of Nigeria), Tolib Mirzoev (0000-0003-2959-9187, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine)
Year2023
Volume16
Issue1
Pages66-91
Publication date2023-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueUrban Research & Practice (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1753-5069 • E-ISSN: 1753-5077
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/17535069.2021.1976263
OpenAlexW3204682657
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited17

Urban policies on health and nutrition in Nigeria are much in need. To underscore the reality of such need, we conducted a review of selected urban health and nutrition policies and strategies. We used an appropriate framework by Bandauko that outlines the content of a good urban policy for high-level analysis of the reviewed policies and strategies. Our review discovered neglect of urban health in Nigeria, evidence by a lack of urban health-focused policies. On urban nutrition, policies and strategies are rather aimed at enhancing the political-economy of a few, than improving nutritional levels of the people. Overall, the policies were barely effective owing to how they are developed, implemented and evaluated

Business · Economic growth · Economics · Environmental health · Political science · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Medicine · Urban and Rural Development Challenges · Urban Transport and Accessibility

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