María del Carmen Climént

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Member of the advisory committee of SMC Spain and expert in risk communication at the Winton Centre for Risk and Evidence Communication at the University of Cambridge

Winton Centre for Risk and Evidence Communication - University of Cambridge

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communication, science communication

How to communicate risks reported in scientific articles in an understandable way

science communication

How to communicate risks reported in scientific articles in an understandable way

María del Carmen Climént

Studies on risks, especially those related to health, generate headlines because they are of concern to the public. A good understanding of risk is crucial for making decisions such as getting vaccinated, taking care of one's diet, choosing a contraceptive method or changing consumer habits. However, it is difficult: it is a statistical concept that is often identified with danger and provokes feelings, so its perception is subjective. This guide, accompanied by an infographic, brings together seven recommendations for risk information from the expert María del Carmen Climént.

Reaction to study suggesting that drinking small amounts of alcohol may have benefits for some adults

alcohol

Reaction to study suggesting that drinking small amounts of alcohol may have benefits for some adults

SMC Spain

A study published today in The Lancet claims that there are no benefits to alcohol consumption for young people between the ages of 15 and 39. However, the authors claim that in adults over the age of 40 consuming a small amount may confer some health benefits.

How to communicate infectious diseases without stigmatising: the case of monkeypox

monkeypox

How to communicate infectious diseases without stigmatising: the case of monkeypox

SMC Spain

Communicating outbreaks of infectious diseases is not easy, especially when they affect population groups that may face discrimination. Cases of monkeypox among men who have sex with men remind us of the importance of reporting without stigma.

What we know about the health impact of drinking a glass of wine a day

alcohol

What we know about the health impact of drinking a glass of wine a day

SMC Spain

"The level of alcohol consumption that does not harm health is zero," says a review of dozens of studies conducted in recent years on the effect of light drinking. The 20 or so authors of the paper, and other experts, insist that "alcohol is carcinogenic from the first drink". In their view, this message should be conveyed more clearly to the public.

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