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IIARD INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (IJGEM )

E-ISSN 2504-8821
P-ISSN 2695-1878
VOL. 11 NO. 5 2025
DOI: 10.56201/ijgem.vol.11.no5.2025.pg49.53

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The Impact of Urbanization on Social Inequality and Health Outcomes in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State

Ellah, Charlie Chukwudi. PhD & Dr. Ichenwo Glory

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Abstract

Urbanization is a global phenomenon that significantly influences social structures, economic opportunities, and health outcomes. This article examines the impact of urbanization on social inequality and health outcomes in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, this study integrates quantitative data analysis with qualitative interviews to explore the complex relationship between urbanization, social inequality, and health. The findings indicate that urbanization in Yenagoa has exacerbated social inequalities, leading to disparities in health outcomes among different socio-economic groups.

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