Thursday, November 13, 2008

New article: "Literacy and Health: Implications for Active Living"

"Literacy and Health: Implications for Active Living"
by Irving Rootman and Joan Wharf-Higgins in
Alberta Centre for Active Living's WellSpring (October 2007 Vol 18, No. 4)

"What’s in this article for you? This article focuses on the following main topics:

  • What is literacy and health literacy?
  • Why should active living practitioners be interested in literacy and health literacy?
  • Do people understand communications about physical activity?
  • What can you do to address literacy or health literacy in your practice?"
Read more:
http://www.centre4activeliving.ca/publications/wellspring/2007/october.pdf