Quick Guide to Health Literacy
Internet URL
http://www.health.gov/communication/literacy/quickguide/
Sponsoring Agency
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Description
This page links to a quick and reference guide on health literacy that is divided into three sections. The first section contains a series of fact sheets on health literacy, including a basic overview of key concepts and definitions and information on health literacy and health outcomes. The second section contains practical strategies for improving health literacy, including improve the usability of health information, improve the usability of health services, and build knowledge to improve decisionmaking. The final section contains a list of resources, including Web sites, research studies, and additional publications on health literacy.
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