Health Economic models
During the EPOCH and EPOCH-Translate CREs (2016-2026), we developed three health economic models to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of obesity prevention across different contexts and child populations.
EPOCH Model
Based on data from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC), the EPOCH model has demonstrated the cost-effectiveness of family-based and community-delivered overweight and obesity prevention programs.
Contact: Alison Hayes – alison.hayes@sydney.edu.au
EQ-EPOCH model
The EQ-EPOCH model accounts for socioeconomic position to evaluate whether interventions are both cost-effective and equity-promoting. It has shown that interventions may be more cost-effective among children experiencing social disadvantage.
Contact: Anagha Killedar – anagha.killedar@sydney.edu.au
LSIC model
Based on data from the Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children (LSIC), the recently developed LSIC model is designed to evaluate culturally tailored programs to promote healthy weight among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Contact: Winnie Chen – winnie.chen@sydney.edu.au
For further information or questions about the models, please get in touch with the contacts listed above.
Explore the evidence
Interested in the evidence supporting the case for investment in early childhood obesity prevention? See our Evidence Brief: Reasons to invest in early childhood health promotion and obesity prevention
Interested in evaluating the cost-effectiveness of obesity prevention in Australia’s priority populations? See our Evidence Brief: Early childhood health promotion and obesity prevention in Australia’s priority populations