Browsing Environment, Resources and Sustainability by Subject "health communication"
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Health and Risk Communication in Ontario Newspapers: The Case of Wind Turbines
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-07)Introduction: The mass print media are a widely-distributed, and often primary, source of health information for the public. Health information in newspapers can amplify or attenuate readers’ perceptions of risk depending ... -
Health literacy, language, and understanding of colon cancer prevention information among English-as-a-second-language older Chinese immigrant women to Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2010-12-22)Introduction: Colon cancer incidence and mortality rates in Canada are among the highest worldwide. If detected early colon cancer is highly curable and regular screening can significantly decrease risk of colon cancer ... -
Visual and Text Coverage of Skin Cancer and Recreational Tanning in Popular North American Magazines from 2000 to 2012
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-04)Background: Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in North America and its incidence is increasing globally. It is a largely preventable disease through avoiding ultraviolet (UV) exposure and, when detected early, ...