Research
Visuals, numbers can shape perceptions of Lyme disease risk
The Brief
- New research co-authored by a Florida State University professor finds infographics can influence how people perceive Lyme disease risk.
- The research indicates such visuals may encourage people to take preventive measures against Lyme disease.
- The story was reported by Medical Xpress on 2026-11-10.
Why it matters
Science communicators and public health agencies can use visual formats to shape how audiences perceive tick-borne disease risk and motivate protective behaviour.
Who’s affected
- public health communicators
- science communicators and journalists
- people living in or visiting areas where Lyme disease is present
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- #risk perception
- #infographics
- #science communication
- #public health
Infographics can influence how people perceive the risks of Lyme disease and encourage them to take preventive measures, according to new research co-authored by a Florida State University professor.
Timeline
Research on infographics and Lyme disease risk perception reported by Medical Xpress
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Visuals, numbers can shape perceptions of Lyme disease risk