Strengthening population and organizational health literacy to reduce social inequalities within the JA PreventNCD.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Health literacy is considered a key social determinant of health. It plays an important role in the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), contributing to better health and well-being. Therefore, the overall aim of the health literacy focus (Action) within the European Joint Action to prevent NCDs (JA PreventNCD) is to promote general, digital, mental and organizational health literacy to improve health outcomes and counteract NCD-related health inequities in Europe. This paper presents a rational and methodological approach for strengthening health literacy in Europe.

Methods

The Action will be implemented through collaboration among 13 EU Member States and three non-EU Member States, using both quantitative and qualitative research approaches i

SUBMITTER: Le C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12708958 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature