Changing Perceptions and Waistlines- A Bayesian and Behavioral Approach - Tapa blanda

Kassens, Alice Louise

 
9783836429719: Changing Perceptions and Waistlines- A Bayesian and Behavioral Approach
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ISBN 10: 3836429713 ISBN 13: 9783836429719
Editorial: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller e.K., 2007

Sinopsis

Obesity is an epidemic that is particularly prevalent amongst aging Americans.The economic literature concerning this phenomenon is blossoming,but largely focuses on its causes. This work examines the issue from a differentdirection. First, a Bayesian model is developed to determine how agingAmericans use obesity related health information, and if their response differsfrom the non-obese. Second, a behavioural model is employed to see if thesame health information elicits a behavioural response in the form of weightloss. This is the first behavioural response model to determine the existenceand magnitude of BMI defined behavioural changes after exposure to newpersonal obesity related risk information. This book is addressed toresearchers in economics, sociology, demographics and professionals in themedical arena.

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Obesity is an epidemic that is particularly prevalent amongst aging Americans. The economic literature concerning this phenomenon is blossoming, but largely focuses on its causes. This work examines the issue from a different direction. First, a Bayesian model is developed to determine how aging Americans use obesity related health information, and if their response differs from the non-obese. Second, a behavioural model is employed to see if the same health information elicits a behavioural response in the form of weight loss. This is the first behavioural response model to determine the existence and magnitude of BMI defined behavioural changes after exposure to new personal obesity related risk information. This book is addressed to researchers in economics, sociology, demographics and professionals in the medical arena.

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Editorial
VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller e.K.
Año de publicación
2007
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
3836429713
ISBN 13 
9783836429719
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Número de páginas
168
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