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Health literacy: the degree to which individuals have the
Health literacy: the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions
Why This Is a Definition
This definition follows the standard format of naming the term, stating its genus (capacity related to health information), and specifying its differentia (obtain, process, understand health information for decision-making). It's precise enough to distinguish health literacy from general education or medical knowledge, and aligns with the Institute of Medicine's established definition referenced in the lesson.