Teaching - Health Literacy

Question 1

What is health literacy?

Answer 1

Ability for individuals to access, understand and use health info to make informed decisions about their health. Not just about reading and w comprehension skills, but also critical thinking and communication skills

Question 2

Limited health literacy impacts on health?

Answer 2

Less likely to:
- be able to understand their own meds
- understand how to take meds and understand potential side effects