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The Impact of Consumers’ Health Literacy on Public Health
Author(s) -
LEVY MARIAN,
ROYNE MARLA B.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of consumer affairs
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.582
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1745-6606
pISSN - 0022-0078
DOI - 10.1111/j.1745-6606.2009.01144.x
Subject(s) - health literacy , public health , literacy , environmental health , quality (philosophy) , business , public economics , public relations , economic growth , political science , economics , health care , medicine , nursing , philosophy , epistemology
The disturbingly low rates of health literacy in the United States translate into increased health risks across society as a whole, and vulnerable populations, in particular. The public health and economic implications of these trends are discussed, and suggestions for improving literacy are provided. If implemented, these suggestions have potential for enhancing public health and quality of life.