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Description of Resource:

The guide synthesizes research on risk communication and recommends specific practices that health professionals can use to improve the quality of risk communication with the public. The Food and Drug Administration regulates some 20% of the U.S. consumer economy, including food, drugs, medical devices, and dietary supplements. The guide applies not only to all of these products but also to any situation with a duty or desire to inform.

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Developed By:

Food and Drug Administration

Developer Type:

Federal Government

Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s):

Health Communication and Health Information Technology

Healthy People 2020 Objectives:

HC/HIT-1

Resource Type:

Non-Systematic Review

Citation:

Fischhoff B, Brewer N, and Downs J, eds. Communicating Risks and Benefits: An Evidence-Based User’s Guide [Internet]. Silver Spring, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration. 2011 Aug [cited 2013 Feb 27]. Available from: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AboutFDA/ReportsManualsForms/Reports/UCM268069.pdf

Tags:

Effect Behavioral Change, Effect Health System Change, Reduce Morbidity, Reduce Risk or Incidence of Disease or Condition, Public Health, Healthcare, Behavioral & Social, Clinical Practice, Informational & Educational, Primary Prevention, Secondary Prevention, Patients

Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/tools-resources/evidence-based-resource/communicating-risks-and-benefits-evidence-based-user%E2%80%99s
Source Agency: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Healthy People (ODPHP-HP)
Captured Date: 2016-06-09 16:00:28.0