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Asking questions can help you to understand what you need to do, and can help to prevent medical errors.

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Good communication is important for your health, and the health of your family.

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The definition of health literacy places emphasis on the individual’s abilities.

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According to a large national study, more than 1 in 3 adults in America have low health literacy.

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Low health literacy makes it harder to understand and follow the advice that doctors give.

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