Define and differentiate between health literacy and health communication.

Explain why health literacy is important and the populations most likely to experience low health literacy.

Describe the best practices in health communication that can aid in improving health literacy.

Describe the economic consequences of poor health literacy.

Explain the disparities inherent in the health communication programs and explain how health communication may contribute to the improvement of personal/community health.

COURSE CONTENT

ARTICLE #1: Health Literacy: Statistics At-A-Glance

ARTICLE #2: America's Health Literacy: Why We Need Accessible Health Information

ARTICLE #3: Quick Guide to Health Literacy

ARTICLE #4: Eradicating Low Health Literacy: The First Public Health Movement of the 21st Century

ARTICLE #5: Words to Watch - Fact Sheet

ARTICLE #6: Health Communication

ARTICLE #7: Plain Language: A Promising Strategy for Improving Health Literacy

ARTICLE #8: Making Referrals to Literacy Programs - Guidelines for Providers

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