Infographics And Public Policy: Using Data Visualization To Convey Complex Information

Health Aff (Millwood). 2015 Nov;34(11):1901-7. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2015.0642.

Abstract

Data visualization combines principles from psychology, usability, graphic design, and statistics to highlight important data in accessible and appealing formats. Doing so helps bridge knowledge producers with knowledge users, who are often inundated with information and increasingly pressed for time.

Keywords: Data Visualization; Infographics; Nutrition and Food Studies; Policy Communication; Visual Design.

MeSH terms

  • Comprehension*
  • Computer Graphics*
  • Information Management*
  • Policy Making*
  • Public Policy*
  • United States
  • User-Computer Interface