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RISK ASSESSMENT AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS: MODELING LIFESTYLE FACTORS AND EXPOSURE IMPACTS ON PUBLIC HEALTH OUTCOMES

SYLVESTER CHIBUEZE IZAH; ANDREW SAMPSON UDOFIA; IDARA UYOATA JOHNSON; NSIKAK GODWIN ETIM

Greener Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health | Greener Journals | 2024

Paper ID: RQL-PAPER-2026-000087 | DOI: 10.15580/gjeph.2024.1.120424188 | Views: 7

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Publication Date: 2024-11-19 | Volume: 12 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 21-34

Type: Journal article | Discipline: Public Health | Subject Area: - | Language: English

DOI: 10.15580/gjeph.2024.1.120424188

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Risk assessment in public health is a vital and evolving process that seeks to understand the various factors influencing health outcomes, particularly those related to lifestyle and environmental exposures. This paper focuses on the role of statistical modeling in evaluating and predicting the risks associated with lifestyle behaviors, environmental exposures, and their cumulative impacts on health outcomes. The paper found that statistical modeling is essential for predicting and understanding the complex relationships between lifestyle factors, environmental exposures, and public health outcomes. Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have significantly improved the accuracy of risk predictions, allowing for more personalized and effective interventions. The modeling of lifestyle factors such as diet, physical activity, and smoking was shown to have a significant impact on chronic disease prevention and management. Environmental and occupational exposure assessments are critical in identifying risks disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations. The cumulative effect of multiple risk factors, including social determinants of health, was highlighted as a significant driver of health disparities. Finally, integrating these modeling techniques into public health practice can improve the overall effectiveness of health interventions. The paper recommends enhancing advanced statistical methods and AI in risk prediction models to identify at-risk populations and target interventions better. It also advocates for incorporating social determinants of health into risk assessments to promote health equity and reduce disparities across communities.

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SYLVESTER CHIBUEZE IZAH; ANDREW SAMPSON UDOFIA; IDARA UYOATA JOHNSON; NSIKAK GODWIN ETIM (2024). RISK ASSESSMENT AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STATISTICS: MODELING LIFESTYLE FACTORS AND EXPOSURE IMPACTS ON PUBLIC HEALTH OUTCOMES. Greener Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health. DOI: https://doi.org/10.15580/gjeph.2024.1.120424188
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