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Is a picture really worth a thousand words?

In a 1921 issue of the trade journal “Printers’ Ink,” Fred Barnard writes, “a picture is worth a thousand words” to make the point that pictures are often more effective at conveying a message than words. But does this same idea apply in health-related materials? While visuals can be an effective way to communicate, especially for people with limited literacy, they can also be confusing if not used optimally.

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Posted by Chadley Uekman on September 29, 2022

Filed Under: Blog

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