"Health Communication" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The transfer of information from experts in the medical and public health fields to patients and the public. The study and use of communication strategies to inform and influence individual and community decisions that enhance health.
| Descriptor ID |
D058015
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| MeSH Number(s) |
L01.143.350 N02.208
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| Concept/Terms |
Health Communication- Health Communication
- Communication, Health
- Communications, Health
- Health Communications
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Health Communication" by people in Profiles.
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"Recuerdos de Mi Abuelo": Producing Telenovelas to Engage Latinos About Alzheimer's Disease. Health Commun. 2026 Apr; 41(4):689-694.
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Examining Reactance to Visual and Verbal Features of Mask Promotion PSAs. J Health Commun. 2025 Mar 28; 30(sup1):28-38.
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Global Health Partnerships During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspectives and Insights from International Partners. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2021 Jun 28; 105(2):407-412.
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Preparing for SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines in US Immigrant Communities: Strategies for Allocation, Distribution, and Communication. Am J Public Health. 2021 Apr; 111(4):577-581.
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Development of a health communication campaign to promote the Texas prescription monitoring program. Health Mark Q. 2020 Jul-Sep; 37(3):222-231.
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The Application of Virtual Reality in Patient Education. Ann Vasc Surg. 2019 Aug; 59:184-189.
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Primum non nocere: a call for balance when reporting on CTE. Lancet Neurol. 2019 03; 18(3):231-233.
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Gynecologic radiation oncology patients report unmet needs regarding sexual health communication with providers. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2019 Feb; 145(2):495-502.
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Confusion Instead of Clarity: Publicly Reported Cardiac Surgery Ratings for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Aortic Valve Replacement. J Am Coll Surg. 2019 02; 228(2):180-187.
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Recommendations for the Appropriate Structure, Communication, and Investigation of Tobacco Harm Reduction Claims. An Official American Thoracic Society Policy Statement. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2018 10 15; 198(8):e90-e105.