International Handbook of Health Literacy: Research, Practice and Policy across the Life-Span
by Sarah Marshall, Terry Davis, Andrew Pleasant, Carla White, Orkan Okan, Ullrich Bauer, Diane Levin-Zamir, Paulo Pinheiro, Kristine Sørensen, Christina Wieczorek, Josefine Wangdahl, Gillian Rowlands, Diana Sahrai, Tetine Sentell, Connie Arnold, James Davis, Opal Vanessa Buchthal, Elizabeth Mcfarlane, Phillip Massey, Jennifer Manganello, Ruth Pitt, Uwe H. Bittlingmayer, Barbara K Kondilis, Melanie Messer, Evelyn Mcelhinney, Vanessa Rawlings, Emma Bond, Leena Paakkari, Olli Paakkari, Susan Reid, Robert Vann (R.V) Rikard, Julie Mckinney, Sarity Dodson, Emma Fitzsimon, Anita Trezona, Marlene Sator, Christina Dietscher, Peter Nowak, Lorie Donelle, Linda Shohet, Irving Rootman, Sandra Vamos, Andrew Pearson, Phyllis Easton, Blythe Robertson, Graham Kramer, Jany Rademakers, Monique Heijmans, Iris Van Der Heide, Maricel G Santos, Phil Michael Rehder, Stefanie Harsch, Dirk Bruland, Patricia Wahl, Kathrin Schulze, Anne Konring Larsen, Marie Birk Jørgensen, Theckla Kwangsa Mbunwe, Kenneth Yongabi Anchang, Suzanne Mccarthy, Laura J Sahm, Catina O’Leary, Richard Carmona, Caitlin Maish, Kristen Haven Griffin, Alyssia Rossetto, Kathryn Cairns, Isabella Bertschi, Deborah L Begoray, E. Anne Marshall, Marlies Casteleijn, Paola Ardiles, Eva Maria Bitzer, Thomas Mößle, Anja Stiller, Lea Kuntz, Simone Flaig, Bronwyn Mcgill, Hanna Schwendemann, Paula Bleckmann, Don Nutbeam, Luis Saboga-Nunes, Joanne Protheroe, Jane Wills, Susie Sykes, Eva-Maria Berens, Doris Schaeffer, Dominique Vogt, Nicola Diviani, Sarah Mantwill, Stephan Van Den Broucke, Kristin Ganahl, Jürgen M Pelikan, Susanne Jordan, Olga Domanska, Christiane Firnges, Torsten Michael Bollweg, Anthony Francis Jorm, Graca S Carvalho, Janine Broder
This authoritative handbook brings together international experts to explore health literacy across the life-span, encompassing research, practice, and policy. It addresses measurement, promotion, and implementation strategies to enhance health equity and outcomes in diverse populations worldwide.
About This Book
The International Handbook of Health Literacy offers a multidisciplinary examination of health literacy, covering its research foundations, practical applications, and policy implications throughout the life-span. Edited by leading scholars, it compiles contributions from a diverse international team of experts to address this critical public health topic.
Health literacy is presented as a key determinant of health equity, with sections dedicated to its measurement, promotion, and integration into healthcare systems. The handbook emphasizes evidence-based strategies to enhance health literacy in various populations, from children to older adults.
Practical guidance is provided for practitioners and policymakers, including case studies and frameworks for implementing health literacy initiatives in educational, clinical, and community settings. It highlights the role of health literacy in preventing disease and promoting well-being across cultures and contexts.
The volume serves as a vital resource for researchers, educators, and health professionals seeking to advance health literacy globally, fostering informed decision-making and effective communication in health-related matters.
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