¹ Okueso Samuel Adesina &²Johnson Fejoh

¹Human Kinetics and Health Education Dept, Olabisi Onabanjo University.

²Institute of Education Olabisi Onabanjo University,

Faculty of Education

Abstract

This review examines the significant disparities in global health status, particularly highlighting the pronounced inequities between rural and urban areas in Nigeria, as well as between developed and developing nations of the world. Various factors, including social, economic, cultural, and geographical accessibility, contribute to these disparities. The paper identifies how healthcare resources are predominantly concentrated in urban areas having all the federal medical centres and teaching hospitals in the urban areas, disadvantaging rural and suburban populations in Nigeria. Additionally, the paper addresses the often-overlooked issue of occupational health within the country. To mitigate health inequities and promote health equity, the paper recommends enhancing the quality of Primary Health Care (PHC) to better serve the needs of rural communities in Nigeria.

Key Words:Health equality, Inequality, Global phenomenon, Nigerians environment