Health literacy is flourishing and very important aspect of health care services. Health literacy brings better outcomes for patients. Low health literacy has been consistently associated with higher hospitalization rates, greater use of emergency care, and lower use of screening and vaccination services. But health literacy as a concept has evolved over the years. For example, early conceptualizations focused on functional literacy skills (i.e. ability to read, write, and count). Current discussions have emphasized its multidimensional aspect to encompass a broader range of skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, appraise information critically, and engage actively in society to increase control over the wider determinants of health. To having benefit from health literacy following actions are essentials: Ensure to provide accurate, accessible, and actionable health and safety information Improve literacy level based on appropriate standards to have greater benefits for larger population Provide health education that is important and critical for 1. Promote changes in the health care system that improve health information, communication, informed decision making, and access to health services2. Incorporate accurate, standards-based, and developmentally appropriate health and science information and curricula in child care and education through the university level3. Support and expand local efforts to provide adult education, English language instruction, and culturally and linguistically appropriate health information services in the community4. Build partnerships, develop guidance, and change policies5. Increase basic research and the development, implementation, and evaluation of practices and interventions to improve health literacy6. Increase the dissemination and use of evidence-based health literacy practices and interventions

National Action Plan to Improve Health LiteracyU.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. (2010). National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy. Washington, DC: Author.http://www.health.gov/communication/hlactionplan/