The capacity to understand and communicate health information is a
major international health concern. Sponsored by the Health and
Biosciences Section of International Federation of Library
Associations, this book highlights the contribution that librarians
are making to improving health literacy and enabling citizens to be
active participants in the management of their own health.
Knowledge is power and the World Health Organization recognizes
that health literacy, involving effective access to and
understanding of health information, is essential to health and
well-being in society by empowering and enabling citizens to
participate in their own healthcare. The book presents inspiring
studies from an international group of authors showing how
libraries and librarians are partnering with diverse sectors of
society including universities, hospitals, public health clinics,
community-based organisations, voluntary bodies and government
agencies, to help citizens understand and manage their health. It
provides guidance by example to suggest how libraries can help
citizens participate in their healthcare and their communities by
collaborating with others to increase health literacy in society.
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