Book of Donmon Teith

In its landmark report, Health Literacy: A Prescription to End Confusion, the Institute of Medicine noted that there are 90 million adults in the United States

To maintain their own health and the health of their families and communities, consumers rely heavily on the health information that is available to them. This

The field of health literacy has evolved from one focused on individuals to one that recognizes that health literacy is multidimensional. While communicating in

Health literacy-the ability for individuals to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services to facilitate appropriate health decisions-

Young people develop health literacy skills in a variety of environments, facing critical thinking challenges about their health from school, home and family li