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

Am J Public Health. 2014 Jul;104(7):e14-9. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2014.301979. Epub 2014 May 15.

Abstract

Recent federal initiatives have used estimates of population reach as a proxy metric 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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.
  • Diet
  • Exercise
  • Humans
  • Los Angeles
  • Obesity / prevention & control*
  • Program Development
  • Public Health / methods*
  • Resource Allocation / methods*
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • United States