October: Health Literacy Month
Health literacy is defined in Healthy People 2010 as: "The degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions".
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services included " improved consumer health literacy " as Objective 11-2 of Healthy People 2010. Identifying health literacy as an important component of health communication, medical product safety, and oral health.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services included " improved consumer health literacy " as Objective 11-2 of Healthy People 2010. Identifying health literacy as an important component of health communication, medical product safety, and oral health.
More info about Healthy People 2010 is available @ the National Network of Libraries of Medicine:
~ Definition & Skills Needed
~ Economic Impact of Low Health Literacy
~ Role of the Consumer Health Librarian
~ Health Literacy Organizations and Programs
~ Web Resources & Bibliographies
~ Listservs
Health Literacy Out Loud 3-CD Set includes:~ Readability & Understanding
~ An Adult Learner's Perspective
~ Creating & Using Excellent Written Materials
Ask Me 3Good Questions for Your Good Health
~ a quick, effective tool designed to improve health communication between patients and providers.
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