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Health Literacy: A Prescription to End Confusion.

July 8, 2016

Nielsen-Bohlman L; Panzer AM; Kindig DA; Board on Neuroscience and Behavioral Health, Institute of Medicine. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press; 2004. ISBN: 9780309283328.

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This report examines the emerging field of health literacy by discussing promotional strategies to raise awareness and by identifying key organizations to foster research, guide policy development, and drive improvement efforts.

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