AED created this video for the Institute of Medicine (IOM). It highlights results from the IOM report, Health Literacy: A Prescription to End Confusion. The report examines the body of knowledge that applies to the field of health literacy, and recommends actions to promote a health literate society.
To learn more about how AED's Health Literacy Practice can help you, contact:
Todd Phillips
Co-Director
AED Health Literacy Practice
tphillip@aed.org
Eileen Hanlon
Co-Director
AED Health Literacy Practice
ehanlon@aed.org
Key Health Literacy
Health Literacy: A Prescription to End Confusion, IOM Report,
April 8, 2004
2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy
AED Health Literacy
Rethinking Consumer Information for Better Health
Smith on Social Marketing: 90 Million Americans Need Health Literacy
Lack of Health Literacy: Statement by William A. Smith, Ed.D, on IOM Report
Health Literacy Community Youth Mapping
AED Health Literacy Video
Watch the video