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New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education

Volume 2014, Issue 142
Research Article

Literacy and Health Disparities

Esther Prins

The Pennsylvania State University

Goodling Institute for Research in Family Literacy

Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy

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Angela Mooney

The Pennsylvania State University

Goodling Institute for Research in Family Literacy

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First published: 19 June 2014
https://doi.org/10.1002/ace.20092

Abstract

This chapter explores the relationship between literacy and health disparities, focusing on the concept of health literacy. Recommendations are provided for ways to bridge the health literacy gap for learners in adult basic education and family literacy programs.