Study of Obesity Influence Factors Based on Complex Network Theory
XU Xiao-ke1, ZHANG Hai-feng2, FANG Jin-qing3
1. College of Information and Communication Engineering, Dalian Nationalities University, Dalian 116600, China; 2. School of Mathematical Science, Anhui University, Hefei 230039, China; 3. China Institute of Atomic Energy, Beijing 102413, China
Abstract：The conventional research method of obesity is generally on the basis of linear models, and only some important factors like genetic, dietary and physical activity have been discussed. Actually, the above linear method is difficult not only for making a comprehensive systematic description and analysis for obesity influence factors, but also for effectively preventing and controlling the adult obesity. In this study, we used the 109 variables in eight categories proposed by the British authority scientists to study obesity, and we qualitatively and quantitatively analyzed the interaction between all the variables and their network topological structure based on complex network theory. Furthermore, we explored important factors of influencing adult overweight and obesity, and we studied the multi-scale correlation among various factors.
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