Adult Health Literacy: Empowering Better Medical Decisions Adult health literacy is defined as the cognitive and social ability to access, process, and apply health information to make informed welln
Defining Adult Health Literacy Adult health literacy is formally defined as the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. This definition, championed by institutions such as the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]