Scientific evidence from different countries around the globe shows that those with low or inadequate health-related knowledge and skills include all ages, soci

“Health literacy is the ultimate global currency of health and well-being. Without health literacy, medicine fails, public health fails, and people pay the co

The roots of health literacy can be traced back to the national literacy movement in India under Gandhi and to aid groups working in Africa to promote education

To maintain their own health and the health of their families and communities, consumers rely heavily on the health information that is available to them. This

The field of health literacy has evolved from one focused on individuals to one that recognizes that health literacy is multidimensional. While communicating in