Examining the Effects of the COVID-19 Epidemic Shocks on Life Expectancy in Selected African Countries: A Tripartite Analysis

Effects of the COVID-19 Epidemic shocks on Life Expectancy

Authors

  • Manasseh C Department of Banking and Finance, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9937-6208
  • Logan CS Department of Public Policy, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, USA
  • Okanya OC Department of Banking and Finance, Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu
  • Ede K Department of Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
  • Ogbuabor J Department of Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
  • Onoh CF Department of Economics, National Open University of Nigeria, Nigeria
  • Olelewe C Department of Banking and Finance, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.878

Keywords:

Covid-19 pandemic, life expectancy, tripartite analysis, Africa

Abstract

Background: The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in substantial loss of life and livelihood insecurity worldwide. It has shortened life spans, deteriorated living conditions, and impeded national economic development, particularly affecting supply chains of essential goods and services in Nigeria, Egypt, and Algeria.

Objective: This study investigates the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on life expectancy in Nigeria, Egypt, and Algeria by exploring the effects of various pandemic-related indices.

Methods: The study employed a GARCH (1,1) model to analyze the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on life expectancy. The data set consisted of daily Covid-19 indices, including the Covid Index (CIX), Medical Index (MIX), Vaccine Index (VIX), and Uncertainty Index (UIX), spanning from 31 December 2019 to 28 April 2021. Life expectancy (LEX) was measured using life expectancy as a percentage of the total population. Control variables included government health expenditure (GEXH) as a percentage of GDP and per capita income (PCI).

Results: The findings indicate that the Covid-19 pandemic had significant adverse effects on life expectancy in Nigeria, Egypt, and Algeria. The pandemic's negative impact on life expectancy was robust across all indices, underscoring the detrimental effects of the crisis on public health in these countries.

Conclusion: The Covid-19 pandemic has posed a serious threat to life expectancy in Nigeria, Egypt, and Algeria, highlighting the need for policies aimed at improving living standards and extending life expectancy. Governments should prioritize enhancing public health infrastructure and living conditions to mitigate future health crises' long-term impacts.

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Author Biographies

Manasseh C, Department of Banking and Finance, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus

Department of Banking & Finance, Senior Lecturer

Logan CS, Department of Public Policy, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, USA

Department of Public Policy, Independent Research Consultant

Okanya OC, Department of Banking and Finance, Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu

Department of Banking and Finance, Senior lecturer

Ede K, Department of Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Department of Economics, Postgraduate student

 

Ogbuabor J, Department of Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Department of Economics, Associate Professor

 

Onoh CF, Department of Economics, National Open University of Nigeria, Nigeria

 

 

Olelewe C, Department of Banking and Finance, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus

Department of Banking and Finance, Lecturer 1

 

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2024-10-05

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Manasseh, C., Logan, C. S., Okanya, O. C., Ede, K., Ogbuabor, J., Onoh, C. F., & Olelewe, C. (2024). Examining the Effects of the COVID-19 Epidemic Shocks on Life Expectancy in Selected African Countries: A Tripartite Analysis: Effects of the COVID-19 Epidemic shocks on Life Expectancy. The Nigerian Health Journal, 24(3), 1543–1558. https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.878

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