👉 Premodeling refers to a process or procedure in which new data is collected before existing information has been used to inform decisions. This can be done through various methods such as surveys, interviews, experiments, or other research methods. In the context of public health and policy, premodeling may involve collecting data on a population's health status to understand the baseline level of risk factors that exist, which is then used to inform future interventions or policies. Premodeling can help identify areas where changes are