Gaps in this knowledge could lead to misestimation of peer effects and inefficient interventions.
Hang Xiong, Puqing Wang, Georgiy Bobashev 2018, 'Multiple peer effects in the diffusion of innovations on social networks: a simulationstudy', Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurshiphttp://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13731-018-0082-7. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
This heterogeneity can lead to biased measurement of environment characteristics and misestimation of area effects on health.
Riva Mylène, Apparicio Philippe, Gauvin Lise, Brodeur Jean-Marc 2008, 'Establishing the soundness of administrative spatial units for operationalising theactive living potential of residential environments: an exemplar for designing optimalzones', International Journal of Health Geographicshttp://www.ij-healthgeographics.com/content/7/1/43. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)