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Using population reach as a proxy metric for intervention impact to prioritize selection of obesity prevention strategies in Los Angeles County, 2010-2012

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  • Robles, B.
  • Kuo, T.
  • Leighs, M.
  • Wang, M.C.
  • Simon, P.

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Recent federal initiatives have used estimates of population reach as a proxymetric for intervention impact, in part to inform resource allocation and programmatic decisions about competing priorities in the community. However, in spite of its utility, population reach as a singular metric of intervention impact may be insufficient for guiding multifaceted program decisions. A more comprehensive, validated approach to measure or forecast dose may complement reach estimates to inform decision makers about optimal ways to use limited resources.

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  • Robles, B. & Kuo, T. & Leighs, M. & Wang, M.C. & Simon, P., 2014. "Using population reach as a proxy metric for intervention impact to prioritize selection of obesity prevention strategies in Los Angeles County, 2010-2012," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 104(7), pages 14-19.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2014.301979_6
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2014.301979
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