health literacy
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Health Literacy. The ability to use spoken and written language to understand, act on and effectively use health care information. Functional Health Literacy is: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Health Literacy
The ability to use spoken and written language to understand, act on and effectively use health care information.
Functional Health Literacy is:“the ability to read and comprehend prescription bottles and other essential health related materials required to successfully function as a patient”
AMA, Council on Scientific Affairs
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Impact for Employers
Depletion of Human CapitalProductivity Losses Absenteeism FML Presenteeism
Workers Compensation CostDouble Digit Increases in HC ExpendituresLoss of Highly Skilled Employees
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Some Results
“Know Your Health in the Workplace”
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Summary
Health has a profound effect on productivity
Human Capital has to be managed
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