Age Period Cohort Model

The Age-Period-Cohort (APC) Model is a way to analyze how different factors influence trends over time. "Age" refers to changes related to a person's life stage, "Period" captures the effects of events happening at a specific time (like a pandemic), and "Cohort" relates to groups born around the same time sharing experiences. By separating these factors, the APC model helps us understand how behaviors or health outcomes evolve due to aging, societal changes, or shared experiences of specific generations. It’s useful for identifying patterns and causes behind shifts in data over time.