Innovations in Health Literacy Research
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Author | : Institute of Medicine |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 110 |
Release | : 2011-03-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780309210355 |
ISBN-13 | : 0309210356 |
Rating | : 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Innovations in Health Literacy Research by : Institute of Medicine
Book excerpt: Nearly nine out of 10 adults have difficulty using everyday health information to make good health decisions. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) Roundtable on Health Literacy held a meeting on May 27, 2010, to explore areas for research in health literacy, the relationship between health literacy and health disparities, and ways to apply information technology to improve health literacy.