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The Nigerian hypertension programme

O O Akinkugbe1

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Wan, Nigeria.

Journal of Human Hypertension
|February 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

The developing world, defined by gross national product (GNP), includes low and middle-income economies. Nigeria faces challenges from limited resources and large populations, characteristic of many low-income nations.

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Area of Science:

  • Economics
  • Development Studies

Background:

  • The developing world is defined by gross national product (GNP) per capita, with a threshold of US $7910.
  • Low and middle-income economies are further categorized, using US $635 GNP as a dividing line.
  • Many low-income economies, often termed the Third World, are situated in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define and categorize economies within the developing world based on GNP.
  • To identify the characteristics of low-income economies.
  • To highlight Nigeria's specific economic challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Economic classification using Gross National Product (GNP) per capita.
  • Categorization of economies into low and middle-income brackets.
  • Analysis of resource availability and population size as economic factors.

Main Results:

  • Economies are classified based on GNP per capita thresholds.
  • Low-income economies are often characterized by limited human and material resources or large populations.
  • Nigeria exemplifies developing nations facing a dual challenge of resource scarcity and high population.

Conclusions:

  • GNP per capita is a key metric for defining and categorizing the developing world.
  • Nigeria's economic situation reflects common challenges faced by low-income countries.
  • Understanding these economic characteristics is crucial for development strategies.

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