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Health Literacy: Developments, Issues & Outcomes Book

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Understand the vital role of health literacy in modern medicine with this comprehensive text. Health literacy is defined as the capacity of individuals to obtain, process, and understand the basic health information and services required to make appropriate health decisions. This book explores how these capabilities directly affect major health outcomes, including hospitalization rates, global health measures, and the management of chronic diseases. Written as part of the Public Health in the 21st Century series, this volume presents current research regarding the developments and issues within the field. Readers will gain insights into designing communication strategies that improve comprehension for populations at risk for low health literacy. This resource is designed for those studying or working in public health, medical practice, and healthcare administration who need to understand the connection between information processing and patient outcomes.

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Examines the connection between health literacy and critical outcomes like hospitalization and chronic disease management.

Provides current research on the developments and issues facing health literacy in the 21st century.

Offers guidance on designing communication to improve comprehension for populations at risk of low health literacy.

Explores the impact of information processing on global measures of health and decision-making.

Covers essential topics including mental health literacy and its role in public health outcomes.

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Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 1628081686
Category: Books > Subjects > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Medical & Healthcare Practitioners > General Medical Issues > Public Health
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 October 2013
Listed Since: 30 May 2013

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