Simulation Models of Obesity: A Review of the Literature
2011
Simulation models combine information from a variety of sources to provide a useful tool for examining how the effects of obesity unfold over time and impact population health. They can aid in the understanding of the complex interaction of the drivers of diet and activity and their relation to health outcomes.
This paper provided an overview of different types of simulation models used to evaluate the potential impact of policies to address the obesity epidemic. The authors discussed the strengths and limitations of different types of models, and reviewed existing obesity models.
The authors categorized existing models according to their focus: health and economic outcomes, trends in obesity as a function of past trends, physiologically-based behavioral models, environmental contributors to obesity, and policy interventions.
Simulation Models of Obesity: A Review of the Literature
Source:
Levy DT, Mabry PL, Wang YC et al. Simulation Models of Obesity: A Review of the Literature and Implications for Research and Policy. Obesity Reviews 2011; 12 (5): 378-394. https://dx.doi.org/10.1111%2Fj.1467-789X.2010.00804.x
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