Which of the following best describes the operational definition of "health literacy" in the United States?

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Literacy as a whole is typically defined as being able to read and write at the fifth-grade level. Health literacy, however, is defined as being able to access, understand, and use information to make health decisions. Only the latter type of literacy empowers clients to best act on their own behalf.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Operational Definition of "Health