Research
Communication | Open Access
Volume 2022 | Communication ID 5997
Volume 2022 | Communication ID 5997
Optimal Control for Smoking Epidemic Model |
Imane Smouni
Received |
Accepted |
Published |
Jun 15, 21:33 |
July 01, 2022 |
July 15, 2022 |
Abstract: The aim of this work is to propose a continuous-time mathematical model to study the dynamics of a population affected by smoking. Thus the population is divided into eight classes: Potential smokers (P),light smokers (M), heavy smokers (D), sick heavy smokers (S), heavy smokers who join public treatment centers, heavy smokers who join private treatment centers, sick smokers who go to hospitals for treatment (H),individuals who quit smoking permanently (R). We provide three optimal controls which represent awareness programs through media and education for the light smokers, efforts to ...