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Health literacy: what is it?
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A brief history of literacy in the United States is presented, followed by a discussion of the origins and conceptualization of health literacy, which suggests the need to review existing definitions of the term “health literacy.”Abstract:
The concept of health literacy evolved from a history of defining, redefining, and quantifying the functional literacy needs of the adult population. Along with these changes has come the recognition that sophisticated literacy skills are increasingly needed to function in society and that low literacy may have an effect on health and health care. We present a brief history of literacy in the United States, followed by a discussion of the origins and conceptualization of health literacy. Increased attention to this important issue suggests the need to review existing definitions of the term "health literacy," because despite the growing interest in this field, one question that persists is, "What is health literacy?"read more
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The Lancet women and cardiovascular disease Commission: reducing the global burden by 2030.
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Health literacy and adherence to medical treatment in chronic and acute illness: A meta-analysis
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Health Literacy and Health Outcomes in Diabetes: A Systematic Review
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Health Literacy and Health Information Technology Adoption: The Potential for a New Digital Divide
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