Limited health literacy results when people are not able to find and use the health information they need. Health literacy impacts all of us. As public health
professionals, we are responsible for communicating vital information to
protect people’s health. Too often, this information is technical and
unfamiliar. Communicating health information that people can understand
and use effectively should be a top priority. HealthyPeople.gov is launching a campaign to take such action in promoting health literacy. Learn
more about health communication and health information technology.