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A Scoping Review of Drug Epidemic Models
Wei Wang1, Sifen Lu2, Haoxiang Tang3
1Institute of Environmental Information, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing 100012, China.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|February 25, 2022
Summary
Drug epidemic models, inspired by infectious disease dynamics, are increasingly studied. This review highlights their theoretical focus and need for practical application in public health policy.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Mathematical Modeling
- Public Health
Background:
- Drug epidemics pose significant global health and social challenges.
- Despite efforts, drug use and trafficking continue to rise worldwide.
- Dynamical epidemic models offer a framework for understanding drug epidemics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review of existing drug epidemic modeling studies.
- To identify trends, characteristics, and limitations of current models.
- To bridge the gap between mathematical epidemiology and public health practice.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search for drug epidemic modeling studies.
- Analysis of theoretical and applied aspects of identified models.
- Categorization of models based on characteristics like timescale and population specificity.
Main Results:
- Most studies focus on theoretical model behavior, with limited real-world application.
- Drug epidemic models typically feature longer timescales and lack incubation periods or vaccine interventions.
- Models exhibit population specificity, reflecting diverse epidemic dynamics.
Conclusions:
- Current drug epidemic models require enhanced practical application for public health.
- Policymakers and public health workers can benefit from a deeper understanding of these modeling tools.
- Further research should focus on integrating theoretical models with practical public health interventions.
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