Reviewing the Reproduction Number R in Covid-19 Models

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چکیده

Most of the epidemiological models Covid-19 pandemic contain reproduction number (R) as a parameter. In this article we focus on some shortcomings regarding its role in driving health policies and political decisions. First, summarize what R is it used for. Second, introduce three-question matrix for evaluation any construct or parameter within model. We then review main literature about to highlight apply them our matrix. Finally, argue that these are important an epistemic R.

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: Philosophy of medicine

سال: 2022

ISSN: ['2692-3963']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5195/philmed.2022.78