As a medical illustrator, Yoko is delighted by the opportunity to create illustrations in health information brochures so that people who do not read English well can benefit from the information. Which of the following should she keep in mind about health literacy in the United States?

Health literacy is extent to which the individuals have capacity in order to process, obtain and understand the basic health information and the services which are needed to make the appropriate health decisions.

Mostly people having low health literacy are ashamed often to admit they are not able to understand the procedure and the information.

Thus, various programs and initiatives must be done in order to improve health literacy.