ArticlePreventive medicine reports2025
Sociodemographic disparities in health literacy among American adults: A national survey study.
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Abstract
Objectives: Health literacy is associated with various health behaviors and outcomes. The recent distribution of health literacy across different sociodemographic groups in the U.S. is unknown. This study aims to investigate sociodemographic differences in health literacy among U.S. adults using the Newest Vital Sign (NVS) assessment. Methods: We conducted an online survey in 2022 using CloudResearch, involving 2829 participants. This survey included the NVS to measure health literacy and information on sociodemographic factors. Results: Over 60 % of participants demonstrated inadequate (low to moderate) health literacy. Significant associations between health literacy and gender ( Conclusion: The study highlights sociodemographic disparities in health literacy. Targeted interventions and policies are needed to address these gaps, improve health outcomes, and reduce economic burdens associated with low health literacy. Future research should consider additional factors, such as digital literacy and language barriers, to provide a more comprehensive understanding of health literacy.
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