Gathering evidence from multiple perspectives, including adult learning, communication, and sociology, Schwartzberg (aging and community health, American Medical Association) presents health literacy findings for researchers and educators in medicine, public health, nursing, pharmacy, and related fields, as well as for public health professionals and policy makers. Discussion encompasses factors that determine individual health literacy, patient-provider communication, and the effect of low literacy health outcomes. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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