Individual characteristics and health literacy among the elderly in Malaysia

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Individual characteristics and health literacy among the elderly in Malaysia

ABSTRACT Health literacy is a major lever to help individuals assume responsibility for their health. Past studies reported that the problem of health literacy is greatest among the elderly as they utilised more healthcare services and acquire more chronic illness compared to other age group. It is...

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Main Authors:	Mohamad Yunus, Noor'ain, Abd. Manaf, Noor Hazilah, Juhdi, Nurita, Omar, Azura, Salleh, Mohmad, Omar, Mohd Azhadi
Format:	Proceeding Paper
Language:	English English
Published:	2017
Subjects:	H Social Sciences (General)
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/61505/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/61505/1/58157_INDIVIDUAL%20CHARACTERISTICS%20AND%20HEALTH%20LITERACY.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/61505/2/58157_INDIVIDUAL%20CHARACTERISTICS_presentation.pdf

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