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Health Literacy

Health Literacy. The ability to use spoken and written language to understand, act on and effectively use health care information. Functional Health Literacy is:

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Health Literacy

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  1. Health Literacy The ability to use spoken and written language to understand, act on and effectively use health care information. Functional Health Literacy is: “the ability to read and comprehend prescription bottles and other essential health related materials required to successfully function as a patient” AMA, Council on Scientific Affairs

  2. Impact for Employers • Depletion of Human Capital • Productivity Losses • Absenteeism • FML • Presenteeism • Workers Compensation Cost • Double Digit Increases in HC Expenditures • Loss of Highly Skilled Employees

  3. Some Results “Know Your Health in the Workplace”

  4. Summary • Health has a profound effect on productivity • Human Capital has to be managed • Start doing something

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