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How Does Literacy Affect the Health of Canadians?
Introduction: Why Should the Health Field be Concerned about Literacy?
The Literacy Situation in Canada
How Does Literacy Affect Health?
What Can the Health Field Do to Address the Issue of the Impact of Literacy on Health?
Presented to:
Policy Development and
Coordination Division
Health Promotion and
Programs Branch
Health Canada
Prepared by:Burt Perrin
Burt Perrin Associates
This publication can be made available in/on computer diskette/large print/audio cassette/braille, upon request.
The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Health Canada.
Ce document est aussi offert en français sous le titre:
“Effets du niveau
d'alphabétisme sur la santé des Canadiens
et des Canadiennes - Étude de profil”
© Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, 1998
Cat. H39-444/1998E
ISBN: 0-662-27114-9
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