Some of the most noted issues recognized during the month of October include breast cancer awareness, bullying prevention, Down’s syndrome, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and a host of other better known topics. Did you know the month also covers mental illness, bone and joint health, infection prevention, respiratory care, stuttering, psoriasis, and a great deal more? However, regardless of the topic, it is important to be able to understand the information. I’ve chosen to cover health literacy. Health literacy is a person’s ability to understand health information that will allow him or her to make the best decisions possible regarding health and medical care.
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October – Health Literacy Awareness
October 1, 2012 By