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Adolescent obesity is a growing public health concern. This study used General Bayesian Networks (GBN) and What-If analysis to simulate obesity risk factors, finding that pocket money, study time, and parental education significantly impact outcomes.

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  • Data Mining
  • Adolescent Health

Background:

  • Adolescent obesity is a significant global public health issue.
  • Socioeconomic improvements correlate with rising obesity rates.
  • Effective public health strategies require advanced analytical tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the viability of scenario-based simulations for public health issues using data mining.
  • To assess the utility of General Bayesian Networks (GBN) with What-If analysis in public health.
  • To identify key factors influencing adolescent obesity through simulation.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the 2017 Korean Youth Health Behavior Survey data (19 attributes, 11,206 participants).
  • Application of General Bayesian Network (GBN) modeling.
  • Utilized What-If analysis for scenario-based simulations.

Main Results:

  • Manipulating pocket money ($60-$80) and low-income background significantly increased obesity risk.
  • Increased study time with mediocre academic performance heightened adolescent pressure and obesity risk.
  • Parental education levels (father's increase, mother's decrease) showed a substantial effect on adolescent obesity.

Conclusions:

  • GBN and What-If analysis provide a viable proof of concept for simulating public health outcomes.
  • The study identified specific socioeconomic and behavioral factors influencing adolescent obesity.
  • This approach can guide public health professionals in predicting and managing future health issues.