Health Literacy: A Crucial Factor in Health Inequalities
Health inequalities are influenced by interconnected factors including poverty, transportation, housing, and access to care. Health literacy is also a significant, yet often under-recognized, factor.
According to Dr. Mrinalini Dey, a rheumatology registrar and clinical PhD fellow at King's College London, health literacy is more than just a communication issue - it is a core determinant of health.
The ability to gain access to, understand and use information to make good healthcare decisions for oneself and for the community.
In practice, health literacy is complex, involving more than just understanding a leaflet or recalling a doctor's advice, says Dr. Dey.
Author's summary: Health literacy affects health inequalities.
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