Health literacy and who is affected


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4103.0: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 12:30 PM

Abstract #122233

Health literacy and who is affected

Cynthia Baur, PhD, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, DHHS, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite LL100, Rockville, MD 20852, 240-453-8259, cbaur@osophs.dhhs.gov

This presentation will provide an overview of the health literacy concept and its relevance for health professionals. It will explain what health literacy is and why it is so important for understanding health outcomes. It will provide information about who is affected by low or limited health literacy. It will provide strategies and action steps that health professionals can take to improve health literacy.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objectives

Understand the health literacy concept.
Identify who is affected by low or limited health literacy.
Understand the role of health professionals in communicating effectively with consumers and patients.

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Contribution of Health Professionals to Health Literacy

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