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A ‘what if’ tool to better understand complex health problems

Dynamic simulation modelling tools provide policy makers with a unique 'what if' tool to test the likely impact of a range of possible solutions before implementing them in the real world.
Dynamic simulation modelling tools provide policy makers with a unique ‘what if’ tool to test the likely impact of a range of possible solutions before implementing them in the real world.
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DATE 10 Apr 2017

TYPE Videos

Prevention experts

  • Dr Danielle Currie

    The Sax Institute
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  • Associate Professor Louise Freebairn

    The University of Sydney
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  • Dr Geoff McDonnell

    The Sax Institute
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  • Associate Professor Jo-An Occhipinti

    The University of Sydney
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Topics

  • Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs ,
  • Overweight and obesity ,

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  • Economic evaluation ,
  • Making the case for prevention ,
  • New methods and tools ,
  • Systems and complexity ,

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