Essentials of Data Visualization for Public Health

Learning about data visualization is crucial for public health students and professionals, as it enables them to effectively communicate complex data in a simple and understandable manner to a wide range of audiences. Students and professionals can highlight essential patterns, trends, and relationships that may be difficult to convey through text alone by visualizing data through graphs, charts, and maps. It facilitates better decision-making by policymakers and other stakeholders. It also helps in raising awareness among the general public about critical public health issues. Moreover, data visualization can be used to identify disparities and inequities in health outcomes, enabling public health professionals to develop targeted interventions and allocate resources more effectively. Overall, proficiency in data visualization is a vital skill for any public health student and professional who seeks to make meaningful contributions to improving public health outcomes.

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This learning opportunity addresses training topics identified in PHWINS 2017.