Literacy and public health

M. S. Wolf; R. M. Parker; S. C. Ratzan

doi:10.1016/B978-012373960-5.00580-3

Literacy and public health

M. S. Wolf^*, R. M. Parker, S. C. Ratzan

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Medicine, General Medicine Division

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Abstract

The impact of limited literacy skills on health has been well documented, giving rise to a new field of study termed "health literacy". This is a multifaceted concept defined as one's ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. Attention to health literacy has emphasized the need for health care systems to improve the manner in which health information is communicated to patients and families. In this chapter, the meaning and measure of health literacy is discussed taking an international perspective, along with possible responses to the problem. © 2008

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	International Encyclopedia of Public Health
Publisher	Elsevier Inc
Pages	98-104
Number of pages	7
ISBN (Print)	9780123739605
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-012373960-5.00580-3
State	Published - 2008

Keywords

Empowerment
Health education
Health information
Health literacy
Literacy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Dentistry
General Medicine

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