Would someone please help me to understand this infographic?

I can’t tell what the color intensities are supposed to mean.  Does light orange mean more worsening, or does the plus indicate a positive effect so it’s less worsening? Is “less worsening” even a thing?  Is it opposite for the blue improving items?  And what do the little arrows mean?

Help me!

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