Evaluating social network-based weight loss interventions in Chinese population: An agent-based simulation.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study is to assess network-based weight loss interventions in the Chinese setting using agent-based simulation.

Methods

An agent-based model incorporating social, environmental and personal influence is developed to simulate the obesity epidemic through an interconnected social network among a population of 2197 individuals from the nationally representative survey. Model parameters are collected from literature and existing database. To ensure the robustness of our findings, the model is validated against empirical observations and sensitivity analyses are performed on calibrated parameters.

Results

When compared with the baseline model, significant weight difference is detected using paired samples t tests for network-based intervention str

SUBMITTER: Shi L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7398540 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature