Health Literacy in Canada

Health Literacy in Canada
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Publisher : Canadian Scholars’ Press
Total Pages : 268
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ISBN-10 : 9781551305592
ISBN-13 : 1551305593
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Book Synopsis Health Literacy in Canada by : Laurie Hoffman-Goetz

Download or read book Health Literacy in Canada written by Laurie Hoffman-Goetz and published by Canadian Scholars’ Press. This book was released on 2014-04-21 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do we need health literacy? Through a health promotion and social justice lens, Laurie Hoffman-Goetz, Lorie Donelle, and Rukhsana Ahmed describe health literacy as an increasingly important determinant of health and highlight the necessity of health literacy skills for ensuring equitable access to health care information and services. This core text offers a critical examination of how culture, ethnicity, social media applications, and the literacy and digital divides affect individuals' ability to secure health information, services, and support. Health Literacy in Canada will inform the way we respond to public health issues in Canada and around the world. This pedagogically rich and highly accessible text is ideal for use in upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in public health, health promotion, health communication, risk communication and perception, and gerontology. Features: contains extensive learning tools for students, including summaries of key points, questions for reflection, learning exercises, a glossary, and a list of additional resources provides a comprehensive review of fundamental health literacy concepts including definitions, models, and measurement tools emphasizes Canadian-centred examples of health literacy policy milestones offers concrete recommendations for improving health literacy in everyday settings

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