New Horizons in Modeling and Simulation for Social Epidemiology and Public Health

New Horizons in Modeling and Simulation for Social Epidemiology and Public Health provides an introduction to state-of-the-art modeling and simulation approaches for the social and economic determinants of population health. It highlights practical applications and illustrative examples, including agent-based modeling and microsimulation, and covers topics such as infectious disease modeling, obesity, and tobacco control. The book is written for a broad audience and aims to provide a fundamental guide to the social determinants of health and their applications in public health.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 05 March 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

New Horizons in Modeling and Simulation for Social Epidemiology and Public Health presents a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge modeling and simulation approaches for understanding the intricate interplay between social and economic factors and population health. This invaluable resource offers a thorough introduction to the field, focusing on addressing the diverse research questions in social epidemiology and public health.

The book highlights a wide range of practical applications and illustrative examples, with a particular emphasis on modeling and simulation methodologies for the social and economic determinants of population health. It includes classic case studies in agent-based modeling (ABM) and provides essential insights into the applications of ABM to public health, such as infectious disease modeling, obesity, and tobacco control. Additionally, the book surveys the use of microsimulation (MSM) to assess the impacts of social determinants of health, including tax-benefit policies.

In essence, this book serves as a comprehensive guide that provides:

An overview of the social determinants of health and their profound impact on public health
A conceptual framework for applying ABM and MSM to study the social determinants of health
Methodological introductions to both ABM and MSM approaches, accompanied by illustrative examples
Systematic reviews of empirical applications of ABM and MSM in the social sciences, social epidemiology, and public health
Discussions on future directions for empirical research using ABM and MSM, including the integration of aspects of both approaches and their implications for public health policies.

Designed with a broad audience in mind, including policy analysts, public planners, researchers, and practitioners in public health and public policy, including social epidemiologists, this book offers valuable insights and tools for advancing our understanding of the complex relationships between social and economic factors and population health.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 161 x 238 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781118589304