HEALTH LITERACY IS... the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process and understand basic health information needed to make appropriate health decisions.
Health literacy Month Proclamation
Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed October 2022 as Health Literacy Month in Texas.
You can develop and submit a health literacy proclamation to your state’s Governor’s Office for the month of October.
are considered proficient in the health literacy skills they need to effectively navigate and use our health care system
Up to 90% OF Americans
may lack the knowledge and skills needed to manage their health and prevent disease.
$236 Billion Dollars
estimated cost health literacy costs the United States economy every year
4 times higher
health care costs for adults with low health literacy experience
IS Your web Lit LEgit?
WebLitLegit is a toolkit that helps people recognize science-based information from opinion, identify credible sources, question why the information is being presented and analyze if it sounds too good to be true.