terveysosaamiseen
Terveysosaaminen, often translated as health literacy, refers to the ability of individuals to access, understand, and use health information to make appropriate health decisions. It encompasses a range of skills, including reading, writing, numeracy, and communication, as well as the capacity to critically evaluate health information encountered in various settings.
The concept of health literacy is broad and includes not only personal health literacy, which focuses on
Low health literacy is associated with a number of negative health outcomes, including poorer health status,
Promoting health literacy is a key public health goal. Strategies include simplifying health information, using clear