a) The report uses an understandable and appropriate style	Yes	No/Irrelevant
The general population is able to understand the report.	□	□
This includes ensuring that…
› target groups are adequately addressed.	□	□
› jargon is avoided wherever possible.	□	□
› ‘run-on’ and convoluted sentences are avoided.	□	□
› active instead of passive formulations are chosen.	□	□
› filling words are left out.	□	□
abbreviations are explained.	□	□
Translating the report into plain language is necessary/would be useful.	□	□
b) Overall layout	Yes	No/Irrelevant
The health report has a clear overall layout.	□	□
The health report uses the corporate design of the city, state or governmental administration.	□	□
c) Printing	Yes	No/Irrelevant
The health report is available in printed form.	□	□
There is a distribution list.	□	□
The health report can be ordered (by phone, online, by post, fax).	□	□
d) Distribution	Yes	No/Irrelevant
The health report is freely available on the Internet.	□	□
The health report is available on the Internet only after registration.	□	□
The online version of the health report provides readers with the opportunity to submit questions via a contact form.	□	□
The publication of the health report was announced in various forms of media.	□	□
The results are actively presented to addressees.	□	□