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The Swiss understanding of health literacy
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The Swiss understanding of health literacy is based on seven interrelated principles. These principles are based on the specialized literature and on discussions with experts in the field. They represent the main common elements between the different perspectives on health literacy in the scientific, practice, and political community.
Concept paper on health literacy
On behalf of the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) and in cooperation with Allianz Gesundheitskompetenz, Careum Center for Health Literacy has developed a «Concept paper on health literacy». This publication is the result of a broad literature review as well as a process of discussions and exchanges with experts representing the three main linguistic regions. It is intended to contribute to the development of a common understanding of health literacy in Switzerland and will be the basis for future activities.
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