Simulation models (SMs) 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 …

after weighing the risks, benefits, and costs of the options available to the individual patient
or the patient population. While all decisions in health care are made under conditions of …

Introduction Various approaches have been used to estimate the population health impact of
introducing a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP). Aims and Methods We aimed to …

Abstract Background and Purpose: Planning and evaluation models have been developed
to assess the public health impact of health promotion interventions. However, few have …

The new systems science approaches emerging in public health research are not new at all;
they have a track record earned over several decades in other disciplines, such as physics …

While recent evidence casts some doubt, it is generally accepted that the price sensitivity of
smoking varies inversely with age. We investigate the responsiveness of older adult …

There is a substantial body of evidence highlighting the importance of the social
determinants of health in shaping the health of urban populations in Canada. The low socio …

In the wake of significant budget shortfalls, numerous states have increased cigarette excise
taxes to boost revenues. This study examines whether or not increasing the price of …

Although previous empirical studies have shown that tobacco control policies are effective at
reducing smoking rates, such studies have proven of limited effectiveness in distinguishing …

The objective of this communication is to introduce a conceptual framework for a study that
applies a rigorous systems approach to rural disaster preparedness and planning. System …