“Vizhealth” is an excellent website that provides information pertaining to data visualization in the health and science field. Specifically, their goal is to aid individuals with the creation process of infographics. A focus for these infographics is usually conditions affecting one’s health, incorporating risk as the primary concern. Resources like this one are extremely important, as the statistics surrounding severe illnesses and conditions are often quite complex and difficult to interpret for the affected general public.

Using vizhealth.org and their “Icon Array Generator” tool, I was able to create this quick and effective chart at illustrating one’s chances at experiencing hearing loss past the age of 65. This chart could be useful in the sense that some people may not be aware of such odds. This image is based on original research and designs from Visualizing Health, a collaborative project between the University of Michigan and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation made publicly available via Creative Commons license. Our use of this image should not be considered an endorsement from Visualizing Health. For more information, visit www.vizhealth.org.

Sources:

Zikmund-Fisher, B. J., & Witteman, H. O. (n.d.). Icon Array. Iconarray.com. Retrieved September 23, 2023, from https://iconarray.com/

National Institute on Aging. (2018, November 20). Hearing loss: A common problem for older adults. National Institute on Aging. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/hearing-loss-common-problem-older-adults