Public health information has been a central tool in the Government’s fight against Covid-19. However, the public’s ability to obtain, process and understand health information is variable, with 61% of adults in one observational study struggling to understand health information that included both text and numbers. This article examines some of the barriers to understanding public health information, particularly in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. It also looks at what the Government is doing to improve levels of health literacy.
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Public Life: Conduct of Debate and Divisions in Society (202 KB, PDF)
Documents to download
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Public Life: Conduct of Debate and Divisions in Society (202 KB, PDF)
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