Global dynamics of a mathematical model on smoking (Q469973)

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    Global dynamics of a mathematical model on smoking (English)
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    11 November 2014
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    Summary: We derive and analyze a mathematical model of smoking in which the population is divided into four classes: potential smokers, smokers, temporary quitters, and permanent quitters. In this model we study the effect of smokers on temporary quitters. Two equilibria of the model are found: one of them is the smoking-free equilibrium and the other corresponds to the presence of smoking. We examine the local and global stability of both equilibria and we support our results by using numerical simulations.
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