Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1031883
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-1052-2891
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Literacy and Health Disparities
Prins, Esther; Mooney, Angela
New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, n142 p25-35 Sum 2014
This chapter explores the relationship between literacy and health disparities, focusing on the concept of health literacy. Recommendations are provided for ways to bridge the health literacy gap for learners in adult basic education and family literacy programs.
Descriptors: Literacy, Adult Basic Education, Family Literacy, Family Programs, Health Services, Access to Health Care, Correlation, Change Strategies
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Adult Basic Education
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Language: English
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