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The capacity of an individual to obtain, interpret, and understand basic health information and services and the competence to use such information and services in ways that are health enhancing.<\/p>\n

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The ability to understand the causes, prevention, and treatment of disease.<\/p>\n

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Knowledge of health information needed to make good choices about your health.<\/p>\n

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