Aging and Functional Health Literacy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Authors

Christian von Wagner · University College London

Abstract

Health literacy tests that utilize a range of fluid cognitive abilities and mirror everyday health tasks frequently observe skill limitations among older adults. Vocabulary-based health literacy skills appear more stable with age. Researchers should select measurement tests wisely when assessing health literacy of older adults.

Topics & Keywords

Health Literacy and Information Accessibility Mobile Health and mHealth Applications Misinformation and Its Impacts

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: The Journals of Gerontology Series B

Volume 71, Issue 3, pp. 445-457

DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbu161

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