Health Literacy: A Two-Way Street
Health information spreads quickly these days, but not all of it is true. That is why it is important to build your health literacy—your ability to find and understand evidence-based health information. When you learn the basics of health topics, it is easier to tell fact from fiction. Understanding...
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| Published in | Frontiers for young minds Vol. 12 |
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| Main Authors | , |
| Format | Journal Article |
| Language | English |
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21.05.2024
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| Online Access | Get full text |
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| Summary: | Health information spreads quickly these days, but not all of it is true. That is why it is important to build your health literacy—your ability to find and understand evidence-based health information. When you learn the basics of health topics, it is easier to tell fact from fiction. Understanding science also helps you trust experts like health professionals and scientists. You can boost your health literacy by staying informed, learning how science works, and double-checking new information with knowledgeable and trusted sources. Health experts have responsibilities, too. They should try to explain things clearly using simple words, make themselves available to answer questions, and share their work openly. The more the public understands science, the more they will trust good health advice. If you can learn from reliable sources and make smart choices to the best of your ability, you can help to keep yourself and your community healthy. Working together to increase health literacy can improve lives. Keep reading, asking questions, and learning—a healthy future starts with you! |
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| ISSN: | 2296-6846 2296-6846 |
| DOI: | 10.3389/frym.2024.1303836 |