Key health literacy issues for this person and the

Question

Write your report under the following headings, using full paragraphs and references.

Introduction to the case study person and population group 150 words

Make a general introduction to the report by introducing your chosen case study person and their population group. Briefly define health literacy, indicate the reasons why this group might be vulnerable to health literacy concerns and how these factors link to the social determinants of health.

Part 1: Key health literacy issues for this person and the population group they belong to 400 words

Now consider your chosen person and this population in more depth, identifying the health literacy issues you think are important to their health and wellbeing. What role does health literacy have in determining the overall health of this group of people? What is the link between social disadvantage and health literacy?

Part 2: Two important health literacy issues that may impact on the health of this person 400 words

Choose two health literacy issues that you feel are the most important and have the greatest potential to impact on the health of your chosen person. Describe the kinds of health outcomes that could arise if these two issues are not addressed.

Part 3: Actions that could be taken to improve this person's health literacy 400 words

Identify a health literacy action for each issue (two actions in total) that might improve the health outcome for your chosen person. Explain why these actions would these be effective and include evidence from the literature to prove these actions work. How would these actions reduce the health inequalities experienced by your chosen population group?

Part 4: Conclusion and reflection on the health literacy needs of this person and population 150 words

Sum up your report by recapping the major points in your discussion; restate the key health literacy needs of your chosen person and population group, including why they are vulnerable. State why the health literacy actions you discussed would be effective in reducing inequalities and improving health outcomes overall.