Review:
Health Literacy
overall review score: 4.5
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score is between 0 and 5
Health literacy refers to the ability of individuals to access, understand, and use health information to make informed decisions about their health.
Key Features
- Understanding medical terminology
- Ability to navigate healthcare systems
- Making informed health decisions
- Communicating effectively with healthcare providers
Pros
- Empowers individuals to take control of their health
- Improves health outcomes
- Reduces healthcare costs
- Increases patient satisfaction
Cons
- Challenges in assessing and improving health literacy levels
- Health disparities among populations with low health literacy