Poor Health Literacy reported in Australia

A recent article published by the University of Queensland's Healthy Communities Research Centre caught my eye today:

A survey recently conducted by the Centre indicates that "more than 500,000 Queenslanders, between the ages of 15 and 74, would report their health as less than "good". Of these, more than 350,000 people would not have basic health knowledge and skills to support their own health... This suggests that two out of every three people in this age bracket aren't able to easily carry out health-enhancing measures following a professional health consultation."

The article goes on to say that“our effectiveness to manage health promotion and disease prevention depends on, to a large extent, people having the skills to change their behaviour for better health." The study was conducted to test "health literacy" on the basis that people need a basic range of skills relating to understanding and managing their health to interact effectively with health professionals and to stay well.

Its an interesting report if you want to read more and to me underpins the importance of my educational campaign!

One of the main goals of the Health Highway is to give people accessible, affordable health information to enhance their health naturally. How? By educating about safe product choices, explaining the benefits using world-class nutritional supplements and learning about the long term protection of preventative health measures. We help people feel better so they can enjoy their life more. Can we help you?