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Health Literacy

The ability to use spoken and written language to understand, act on and effectively use health care information.

Functional Health Literacy is:“the ability to read and comprehend prescription bottles and other essential health related materials required to successfully function as a patient”

AMA, Council on Scientific Affairs

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Impact for Employers

Depletion of Human CapitalProductivity Losses Absenteeism FML Presenteeism

Workers Compensation CostDouble Digit Increases in HC ExpendituresLoss of Highly Skilled Employees

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Some Results

“Know Your Health in the Workplace”

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Summary

Health has a profound effect on productivity

Human Capital has to be managed

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