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HRSA Health Literacy Page

Internet URL

http://www.hrsa.gov/healthliteracy/  

Sponsoring Agency

Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Description

This page from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides background information on health literacy, including definition, prevalence, difficulties patients with limited health literacy may have, and more. The page also links to easy-to-read health related publications for patients.

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Review Date

8/2/2006

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