{"id":2170,"date":"2020-07-15T10:53:08","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T02:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/faradalemedia.com\/?p=2170"},"modified":"2020-07-15T10:53:08","modified_gmt":"2020-07-15T02:53:08","slug":"1-in-3-malaysian-adults-have-low-health-literacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rakansarawak.com\/v4\/2020\/07\/15\/1-in-3-malaysian-adults-have-low-health-literacy\/","title":{"rendered":"1 in 3 Malaysian Adults Have Low Health Literacy"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"art-283-01\"<\/a>1 in 3 Malaysian adults lack the knowledge they need concerning their health, according to the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2019<\/em><\/p>\n

As of 2019, 35.1 percent or one in three Malaysian adults are not highly literate when it comes to health.<\/p>\n

This is among key findings by the National Institutes of Health from the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MoH) in the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2019.<\/p>\n

In detail, 28.0 percent of Malaysian adults \u2013 individuals aged 18 and above \u2013 have low health literacy in managing medical issues; 32.3 percent have low health literacy related with disease prevention activities; and 27.0 percent have low health literacy in health promotion and healthy lifestyle practices.<\/p>\n

According to the survey, health literacy refers to one\u2019s ability to find, understand and use health information and services required for everyday health decision making.<\/p>\n

Having strong health literacy is important in understanding health information and medical instructions easily; organising health care appointments accordingly; and analysing treatment risks and benefits wisely.<\/p>\n

Above all, being adequately literate in health allows an individual to understand health risk factors and subsequently practise a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n

To enhance one\u2019s health literacy, the survey recommends the public to always enquire from their respective health care providers concerning their health condition; disease prevention and management; and over-the-counter and prescription medicines, vitamins, supplements and herbal medicines.<\/p>\n

Additionally, they should bring someone with them to a clinic or a hospital to help them take notes and recall important information, such as dates and appointments, as well as medical instructions.<\/p>\n

Most importantly, they should know their medical history, which includes their current and previous health conditions; surgeries or medical procedures, if any; and medications. This is especially helpful when they visit a new clinic or hospital.<\/p>\n

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