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Building a case for prevention using dynamic simulation modelling

This PDF factsheet explains how one of our flagship research projects is establishing a compelling story about prevention using advanced modelling techniques.
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How can we demonstrate the value of reducing lifestyle-related chronic diseases? This PDF factsheet explains how one of the Prevention Centre’s flagship research projects is establishing a compelling argument in favour of prevention using advanced modelling techniques.

We have produced a proof-of-concept national system dynamics model that computes Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), healthcare costs and productivity costs by six key risk factors – tobacco, harmful alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, high BMI, overall dietary risk and high blood pressure. This gives policy makers a tangible demonstration of the value of prevention and the associated impact on the costs of health service use and the change in health and wellbeing in Australia.

Read this factsheet to learn how this online interface can simulate hypothetical policy experiments, allowing users to understand how the assumptions behind interventions may or may not influence their impact at a population level.

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DATE 7 Feb 2019

TYPE Factsheets

Prevention experts

  • Associate Professor Jo-An Occhipinti

    The University of Sydney
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  • Economic evaluation ,
  • Making the case for prevention ,
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The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work.

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The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre is funded by the NHMRC, Australian Government Department of Health, ACT Health, Cancer Council Australia, NSW Ministry of Health, Wellbeing SA, Tasmanian Department of Health, and VicHealth. The Australian Government also contributed through the Medical Research Future Fund. Queensland Health became a financial contributor in 2022. The Prevention Centre is administered by the Sax Institute.

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