There is a clear link between health literacy and health outcomes. Previous studies
have shown an association between limited health literacy and decreased utilization
of screening services, decreased medication adherence, and higher mortality rates.
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However, interventions focused on improving patient-related communication can reduce
health literacy disparities, highlighting it as a modifiable risk factor.
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Publication history
Published online: December 01, 2021
Accepted:
November 30,
2021
Received:
November 29,
2021
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