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Author Feng, Zhilan, 1959- author.

Title Applications of epidemiological models to public health policymaking : the role of heterogeneity in model predictions / by Zhilan Feng, Purdue University, USA
Published New Jersey : World Scientific, [2014]
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Description 1 online resource (xiii, 291 pages) : illustrations
Contents 1. Epidemic models. 1.1. Continuous-time models. 1.2. Discrete-time models -- 2. Endemic models. 2.1. Classical SIR and SEIR endemic models. 2.2. Multi-group models and the role of mixing. 2.3. Multiple pathogen strains and host types. 2.4. Age-structured models. 2.5. Models with non-exponentially distributed stages durations. 2.6. Oscillatory dynamic created by isolation. 2.7. Coupled dynamics of biological processes -- 3. Applications of models to evaluations of disease control strategies. 3.1. Influenza. 3.2. SARS. 3.3. Tuberculosis. 3.4. Schistosomiasis. 3.5. Synergy between HSV-2 and HIV -- 4. Development of interactive tools to assist public health policymaking. 4.1. An interactive tool for policymaking in disease control
Summary Mathematical models can be very helpful to understand the transmission dynamics of infectious diseases. This book presents examples of epidemiological models and modeling tools that can assist policymakers to assess and evaluate disease control strategies
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
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Subject Epidemiology -- Mathematical models
Communicable diseases -- Epidemiology -- Mathematical models
Health risk assessment -- Government policy
Public health surveillance.
MEDICAL -- Forensic Medicine.
MEDICAL -- Preventive Medicine.
MEDICAL -- Public Health.
Communicable diseases -- Epidemiology -- Mathematical models
Epidemiology -- Mathematical models
Health risk assessment -- Government policy
Public health surveillance
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9789814522359
981452235X