Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Methodological Evaluation of Municipal Water Systems in Nigeria: Panel Data Estimation for Clinical Outcomes Assessment

Famuyiwa Adekunle, Department of Advanced Studies, Covenant University, Ota Adeniran Ajayi, University of Ibadan Abubakar Okeyodo, Department of Research, Covenant University, Ota
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18905488
Published: May 24, 2010

Abstract

Nigeria faces significant challenges in municipal water systems, impacting public health outcomes. Panel data estimation was used to analyse the impact of municipal water systems on public health metrics. A negative coefficient (-0.52) was observed in the panel-data regression model estimating the effect of water quality on hospital admissions, indicating a reduction with improved water treatment facilities. The findings suggest that better municipal water management can lead to reduced hospital admissions related to waterborne diseases. Investment in upgrading water treatment plants and educating communities about safe water practices is recommended. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Famuyiwa Adekunle, Adeniran Ajayi, Abubakar Okeyodo (2010). Methodological Evaluation of Municipal Water Systems in Nigeria: Panel Data Estimation for Clinical Outcomes Assessment. African Atmospheric Sciences (Earth Science focus), Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18905488

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NigerianSub-SaharanPanelRegressionEpidemiologyWaterborneHealth Metrics

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