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Authors: Orchid Cancer Appeal
Bottom Line:
Discussion of the possible link between Vitamin D and prostate cancer, including prevention through diet and research.
Publication details:
Covers strengths and weaknesses of Vitamin D, and the link to increased risk of prostate cancer and other cancers from vitamin D deficiency. Discusses foods that are high in vitamin D, and how to get a balanced diet.
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Reliability comments:
- There is some evidence that the page has been checked by an expert
- This page was added in April 2009, therefore the page has been updated recently
- The sources are not cited.
- It is fairly clear who has developed this website
- There is no description about how the information is developed
Usability comments:
- PDF only
- The website does not conform to web accessibility standards
- Browsing is complicated, the homepage is cluttered
Scoring
Reliability
| Item |
Score |
| Is it clear who has developed the web site and what their objectives are? |
3 |
| There is a mission statement on the homepage and a Welcome and About the Appeal section. |
| Does the site report a robust quality control procedure? |
0 |
| There is no description about how the information is developed. |
| Is the page content checked by an expert? |
2 |
| There is evidence that the page was checked by an expert, but they are not named. |
| Is the page updated regularly? |
3 |
| The page was added in April 2009. |
| Does the page cite relevant sources where appropriate? |
2 |
| There are links to further information, but sources are not cited. |
Usability
| Item |
Score |
| Is the site accessible without a login? |
3 |
| No registration required. |
| Does the site conform to web Accessibility standards? |
2 |
| Lida score 76% |
| Is the site design clear and transparent? |
1 |
| The homepage is quite cluttered and the main and submenus are difficult to use. Information is not structured very well and the layout of the webpages is not good. |
| Is the site design consistent from one page to another? |
2 |
| There is inconsistency in the way the main menu and submenus are used. |
| Can users find what they need on the site? |
2 |
| Browsing is made a bit complicated by the layout of the submenu for cancer topics. There is a search box, search results could be displayed better. The site map is good. |
| Is the format of information clear and appropriate for the audience? |
2 |
| Information is suitable for audience, however it is PDF only. |
| Weighted total (Usability + (Reliability x 2)): |
32 |
We score each question out of three where:
| 0 |
= Never or Can't tell |
| 1 |
= Sometimes or partly |
| 2 |
= Mostly |
| 3 |
= Always |
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Vitamin D and Prostate Cancer
