Exploring the emergence and evolution of population patterns of leisure-time physical activity through agent-based modelling

Exploring the emergence and evolution of population patterns of leisure-time physical activity through agent-based modelling

Abstract Introduction Most interventions aiming to promote leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) at population level showed small or null effects. Approaching the problem from a systems science perspective may shed light on the reasons for these results. We developed an agent-based model to explore...

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Main Authors: Leandro M. T. Garcia, Ana V. Diez Roux, André C. R. Martins, Yong Yang, Alex A. Florindo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Physical activity
Theoretical models
Computer simulation
Complex systems
Agent-based modeling
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-018-0750-9

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