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Health Literacy Crucial to Good Health
Thanks in part to America’s healthcare and public health systems, millions of people enjoy long life, good health, and effective treatment of many diseases.

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Health Literacy: A Prescription To End Confusion
In a nation as culturally and socially diverse as the United States, complex relationships link health literacy to people’s cultural, educational, and health status; to their ability to use the healthcare system effectively; and to the cost of health care.

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Prevention Report is a service of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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