Isaac M. Lipkus|Ellen Peters
Understanding the Role of Numeracy in Health: Proposed Theoretical Framework and Practical Insights
Duke University|Decision Research
numeracythat facile people mathematical concepts applicationsis gaining importance medical decision making risk communication article proposes six critical functions health numeracy functions integrated theoretical framework health numeracy implications risk communication medical decisionmaking processes authors examine practical underpinnings targeted interventions aimed improving processes function health numeracy hope proposed functions theoretical framework spur research determine understanding health numeracy lead effective communication decision outcomes