Emmapluz/nigeria-health-analysis
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Python EDA of Nigeria health indicators using WHO 2020 data
# Nigeria Health Indicators Analysis
### A Python Exploratory Data Analysis of WHO World Health Statistics 2020
**Author:** Nwankwo Emmanuel
**Tools:** Python · Pandas · Matplotlib · Seaborn
**Data Source:** WHO World Health Statistics 2020 (Kaggle)
**GitHub:** github.com
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## Project Overview
This project analyses four key health indicators for Nigeria using
WHO World Health Statistics data spanning 2000–2019. As a health
educator turned data analyst, I chose these indicators because they
represent the most critical public health challenges Nigeria faces —
and because the data tells a story of real progress alongside
serious remaining gaps.
**The four indicators analysed:**
- Life Expectancy at Birth
- Infant Mortality Rate
- Maternal Mortality Ratio
- Malaria Incidence
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## Dashboard Output
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## Key Findings
| Indicator | Year 2000 | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 53.6 | 62.6 (2019) | +16.8% ↑ |
| Infant Mortality (per 1,000) | 110.0 | 74.2 (2019) | -32.5% ↓ |
| Maternal Mortality (per 100,000) | 1,200 | 917 (2017) | -23.6% ↓ |
| Malaria Incidence (per 1,000) | 438.8 | 281.4 (2018) | -35.8% ↓ |
### What the data shows
**1. Life Expectancy** has risen by 9 full years between 2000 and
2019 — from 53.6 to 62.6 years. This is meaningful progress,
though still 10+ years below the global average of ~73 years.
**2. Infant Mortality** dropped 32.5% over two decades — from 110
to 74.2 deaths per 1,000 live births. Significant improvement,
but Nigeria's rate remains nearly 3x the global average of ~28.
**3. Maternal Mortality** fell from 1,200 to 917 per 100,000 live
births. Despite the improvement, Nigeria remains one of the
highest globally. Every Nigerian woman faces approximately a
1-in-100 lifetime risk of maternal death.
**4. Malaria Incidence** declined 35.8% — largely attributed to
international intervention programmes including bed net
distribution and antimalarial t …