Making Numbers Meaningful – improving how we communicate numbers to patients and the public

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Abstract

Numbers are a crucial piece of visual communication of health-related information. There are currently multiple resources for communicating health-related information in plain language, but an equivalent resource for numeric information is lacking. We are creating a web-based resource for providing guidance on how to visually communicate numbers related to health. Our resource was developed through a large systematic literature review under the advisement of a national expert panel on health numeracy. User testing is currently under way. This resource may be utilized by various end users including: health writers, health application developers, public health professionals, and journalists.