Why does health literacy matter more now than at any point in medical history
Literacy in health, meaning the ability to obtain, understand, and use health information to make informed decisions, is one of the most consequential and least discussed determinants of health outcomes. Studies consistently show that people with higher health literacy have better chronic disease management, lower rates of preventable hospitalization, more appropriate medication use, and significantly […]
Health literacy predicts 5 health outcomes better than income according to new research
Health literacy is the ability to find, understand, and use health information to make informed decisions about your own wellbeing. It is not the same as general education or intelligence. It is a specific skill set that includes understanding medical instructions, interpreting health information from multiple sources, knowing when symptoms require attention, and being able […]