Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), driven by unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, pose significant challenges to public health and economic productivity worldwide. This study examines the gendered impact of lifestyle behaviors on agricultural productivity of farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria employing a cross-sectional survey. Utilizing a combination of Healthy Lifestyles Index, Stochastic Production Frontier Analysis, and Propensity Score Matching, the study reveals that healthy lifestyle behaviors positively impact agricultural productivity, with stronger effects among the female farmers. The study therefore recommends, the need for targeted health and agricultural interventions by governments and non-governmental organizations to improve agricultural productivity, rural livelihood and as well promote gender equity in rural farming communities.
Gendered Impact of Lifestyle Behaviors on Agricultural Productivity
Evidence from Kwara State, Nigeria
- Adebisi Oluwaremilekun Ayobami