#2 - Health Literacy: A Journey to Informed Decision-Making

The Gustavo Franco Podcast

Understand the world of Health Literacy -- where health information becomes a superpower. In this episode, we unravel the layers of health literacy in the US. With 9 in 10 Americans struggling with health literacy, we explore how this impacts healthcare decisions. Discover how the Healthy People Initiative shapes the landscape of health literacy and how the National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy guides the way forward. Join us to bridge the gap, foster clear communication, and empower a healthier future for all. And most importantly, learn how you can make a difference!
Timestamps:
(00:00) Channel Intro
(01:45) Episode Introduction
(04:31) Infancy of Health Literacy
(08:08) The Healthy People Initiative
(11:09) Literacy in Healthy People 2010 and 2020
(15:55) Healthy People 2030
(18:53) Today’s Definition
(20:25) Personal Health Literacy
(23:23) Organizational Health Literacy
(27:35) Objectives in Healthy People 2030
(30:43) Measures in Healthy People 2030
(35:50) Outcomes of Poor Health Literacy
(44:29) National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy
(51:51) How Can You Help?
(57:09) Conclusion Summary
(01:00:11) Outro
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Capíttulos

1. Channel Intro (00:00:00)

2. Episode Introduction  (00:01:45)

3. Infancy of Health Literacy (00:04:31)

4. The Healthy People Initiative (00:08:08)

5. Literacy in Healthy People 2010 and 2020 (00:11:09)

6. Healthy People 2030 (00:15:55)

7. Today’s Definition (00:18:53)

8. Personal Health Literacy (00:20:25)

9. Organizational Health Literacy (00:23:23)

10. Objectives in Healthy People 2030 (00:27:35)

11. Measures in Healthy People 2030 (00:30:43)

12. Outcomes of Poor Health Literacy (00:35:50)

13. National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy (00:44:29)

14. How Can You Help? (00:51:51)

15. Conclusion Summary (00:57:09)

16. Outro (01:00:11)