Health literacy
Subtitle: a prescription to end confusion
By: editors, Lynn Nielsen-Bohlman ... [et al.] ; Committee on Health Literacy, Board on Neuroscience and Behavioral Health, [Institute of Medicine]
Contributors: Nielsen-Bohlman, Lynn; Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Health Literacy
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Washington, DC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 345
Subjects: Health education -- United States; Literacy -- United States
Description: "Health Literacy: A Prescription to End Confusion examines the body of knowledge that applies to the field of health literacy and recommends actions to promote a health-literate society. By examining the extent of limited health literacy and the ways to change it, we can improve the health of individuals and populations."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index