Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit

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Limited health literacy is associated with poor health outcomes, specifically related to poor management of chronic disease. Local Health Departments can use this toolkit to develop clear communication practices and improve public health services for all women, children, and families in their jurisdictions. This toolkit grew out of the the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, which commissioned the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to develop and test the toolkit.

Program: Community Health

Submitted Date: Oct 17, 2010 | Modified Date: Sep 30, 2025

Primary Toolkit: Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Toolkit | Secondary Toolkit: Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Toolkit

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Institution Type: Federal,

Keywords: Health Promotion and Health Education, Cultural Competency

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