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Universal Journal of Applied Mathematics Vol. 7(3), pp. 41 - 52
DOI: 10.13189/ujam.2019.070302
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Mathematical Modeling on the Obesity Dynamics in the Southeastern Region and the Effect of Intervention
Laxmi P. Paudel *
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Albany State University, United States
ABSTRACT
Overweight and obesity has been a major health problem in the United States. The severity is highest in the southeastern region. Social contagion is a significant factor for the progression of the obesity and its identification and control may lead to effective planning in the intervention of the obesity epidemic. In this paper, we devise a SIR model that capture the current dynamics of obesity in the southeastern region of the United States. We discuss the spread of obesity among friends and relatives through social network. With the help of the mathematical model, we discuss the effectiveness of the current intervention programs to control the obesity. We also purpose some affirmative actions to the public health policy makers, the city planning authority, and the community itself that could minimize and even reverse the pattern of obesity.
KEYWORDS
Overweight, Obesity, Social Contagion, Sedentary, Transmission, Intervention
Cite This Paper in IEEE or APA Citation Styles
(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Laxmi P. Paudel , "Mathematical Modeling on the Obesity Dynamics in the Southeastern Region and the Effect of Intervention," Universal Journal of Applied Mathematics, Vol. 7, No. 3, pp. 41 - 52, 2019. DOI: 10.13189/ujam.2019.070302.
(b). APA Format:
Laxmi P. Paudel (2019). Mathematical Modeling on the Obesity Dynamics in the Southeastern Region and the Effect of Intervention. Universal Journal of Applied Mathematics, 7(3), 41 - 52. DOI: 10.13189/ujam.2019.070302.