What is health literacy, and why is it important?
Health literacy is a social determinant of health, linked to health disparities and crucial to addressing health equity. It has evolved from simply reflecting an individual’s degree to which they can obtain, process, and understand health information, to recognizing that it is relevant to anyone who communicates health information.
Researchers and practitioners have begun to address the health literacy of professionals and organizations. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services included health literacy as a central focus in their Healthy People 2030 plan to help individuals, organizations, and communities address public health priorities for improving the health and well-being of all.
In this Keynote session, discover how each of us can work to improve health literacy and positively impact the health and well-being of our communities.
