While regulations for the internet are overdue and mental health problems in children have increased alarmingly I am asking when are any CEO's of gun manufacturers or the NRA going to be subjected to such questioning to ensure the safety of kids? Also I question the geographical knowledge of some of the senators (Tom Cotton to be specific) and their racist questioning was abhorrent!
Does the reading have to be books? People might be reading blogs (like yours!), news outlets, magazines, or listening to podcasts to stay up to date with health information (or for enrichment/fun). Is there something magical about reading books moreso than other sources?
So -- it is both. The key to increasing/improving health literacy is to increase/improve overall literacy. And books are key. It is about maintaining concentration. Reading more than a 2 minute blurb. Working toward comprehension. Learning to accurately summarize. And to be exposed to new vocabulary and concepts in different contexts. It doesn't have to be health. Just improved literacy. From there, we can increase our health knowledge by blogs and podcasts. But the root is improving literacy and it really is tied to books.
While regulations for the internet are overdue and mental health problems in children have increased alarmingly I am asking when are any CEO's of gun manufacturers or the NRA going to be subjected to such questioning to ensure the safety of kids? Also I question the geographical knowledge of some of the senators (Tom Cotton to be specific) and their racist questioning was abhorrent!
Does the reading have to be books? People might be reading blogs (like yours!), news outlets, magazines, or listening to podcasts to stay up to date with health information (or for enrichment/fun). Is there something magical about reading books moreso than other sources?
So -- it is both. The key to increasing/improving health literacy is to increase/improve overall literacy. And books are key. It is about maintaining concentration. Reading more than a 2 minute blurb. Working toward comprehension. Learning to accurately summarize. And to be exposed to new vocabulary and concepts in different contexts. It doesn't have to be health. Just improved literacy. From there, we can increase our health knowledge by blogs and podcasts. But the root is improving literacy and it really is tied to books.
It is a both/and answer to your question.