Limitations refer to the boundaries or weaknesses of something. In the context of the epidemiological transition model, limitations represent its shortcomings or areas where it may not fully capture the complexity of health and disease patterns.
Related terms
Generalizability: The extent to which findings or conclusions from a study or model can be applied to other populations or contexts.
Data Bias: Systematic errors in data collection that may affect the accuracy and reliability of a model's results.
Simplification: The process of reducing complex concepts or phenomena into simpler forms for easier understanding, but at the risk of oversimplifying reality.