Improving Health Literacy Among Elderly People: Design Principles

Health Literacy

 Health literacy refers to
the understanding among
people regarding
healthcare and its
applicability to their lives.
 Low levels of health
literacy contribute to
poorer health outcomes
and 60% people of
Australia have low level
of health literacy while
40% have adequate level.
Introduction

 Health literacy among elderly people make
them prepare to deal with their health
issues and make them able to seek medical
help at the right time.
 Health literacy develops self-management
skills among elderly people and they can
utilize healthcare services in situation of
emergency and as a method of preventive
healthcare.
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