Health Literacy

Health Literacy

October is Health Literacy Month: Genomics & Health

CDC information: Health Literacy: the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services to make appropriate health decisions
American Medical Association: Over 89 million American adults have limited health literacy skills.
CDC updated information on genomics and health and family health history
What does it mean to be genomically literate? National Human Genome Research Institute Meeting Report. Belen Hurle et al. Genetics in Medicine (2013)
NHGRI reports on first genomic literacy workshop, by Omar McCrimmon (2013)
Genes in Life from Genetic Alliance: How do my genes affect my health? Your health depends on a combination of your genes, choices, and environment
Genetics and genomics for healthcare: from the UK National Genetics and Genomics Education Center
The 9th annual DNA day essay contest! Open to students in grades 9-12. The contest aims to challenge students to examine, question, and reflect on important concepts in genetics.