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Modeling the oldest old

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  • Moss de Oliveira, S.
  • de Oliveira, P.M.C.
  • Stauffer, D.

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We use the Penna bit-string biological ageing model to simulate the particular feature of the oldest old of presenting a higher survival rate than the usual one. Three different strategies are proposed, all leading to the desired effect.

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  • Moss de Oliveira, S. & de Oliveira, P.M.C. & Stauffer, D., 1995. "Modeling the oldest old," Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, Elsevier, vol. 221(4), pages 453-459.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:phsmap:v:221:y:1995:i:4:p:453-459
    DOI: 10.1016/0378-4371(95)00279-2
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    1. Keesen, FabĂ­ola & Castro e Silva, Alcides & Pinheiro, Carlos Felipe S. & Arashiro, Everaldo & Ligeiro, Yan & Grelle, Carlos Eduardo de Viveiros, 2023. "New applications of an old individual-based model for biological dynamics," Ecological Modelling, Elsevier, vol. 476(C).

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