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Public Health Literacy (PHL)Get medical professionals and community workers together on a platform to discuss health concerns in various social communities and find appropriate solutions that are not looked upon by physicians or professionals alike.
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Globally Nearly 9 out of 10 adults lack health literacy needed to manage their health and prevent disease. www.publichealthliteracy.org
3 groups who have limited literacy on Health Older adults • People with limited education • Minority populations or people from low socioeconomic status. www.publichealthliteracy.org
“Reason for deaths & alarming health concerns in developing nations” Infectious diseases Non-communicable diseases Mortality Malnutrition www.publichealthliteracy.org
Reason In developed Countries www.publichealthliteracy.org
Public Health Literacy facilitates health information to disseminate by and within communities Learn + Share + Promote = Improved health literacy and better quality of life www.publichealthliteracy.org
We, ADVOCATE EDUCATE RESEARCH Change the perception of Health Overcome the barriers by democratizing health information Build a database and accelerate Knowledge transfer INNOVATE COALESCE Embracing diversity, capacity and flexibility Build and maintain collaboration www.publichealthliteracy.org
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