Microsimulation is a modeling technique that uses a sample size of individual units (microunits), each with a unique set of attributes, and allows for the simulation of downstream events on the basis ...

Population synthesis entails the generation of complete virtual populations whose demographic, socioeconomic and spatial attributes mirror those of real‐world populations. Spatial microsimulation ...

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Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) increase chronic disease risk. We estimated the impact on employee health and health care spending of banning SSB sales in California-based health care organizations.