Publication
2011
Simulation Models of Obesity: A Review of the Literature
Simulation models combine information from a variety of sources to provide a useful tool for …
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.…
State-Transition
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Health/Medicine
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Child/Nutrition
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Mathematical Models
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Microsimulation
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Calibration/Validation
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Decision Analysis
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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
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Chronic Disease/Risk
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Economics/Finance
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Food/Agriculture