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Health Literacy for Young People

Diogo, Ana , de Almeida, Cristina Vaz , Figueiredo, Paula C. N. , Lima, Vânia , Serralva, Filipe , Luís, Pedro , Brandão, Jorge , Panagiotopoulos, Vassilis
ISLA — Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia
Rethinking Literacy in the Era of Sustainability and Artificial Intelligence, 2025 Published by: IGI Global
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-0725-1.ch014

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Abstract
Health literacy is a critical skill, particularly for young people, as it empowers them to make informed decisions about their health. In the digital age, the proliferation of digital tools and resources has the potential to significantly impact health literacy. This paper reviews the theoretical concepts of health literacy, assesses the current state of health literacy among young people, and analyzes the influence of digitalization on these literacy levels. The aim is to identify the main opportunities and challenges in promoting health literacy in the digital age, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI), social media, and Basic Life Support (BLS). The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and strategies to enhance health literacy among young people, ensuring they can navigate the digital landscape effectively.

Keywords

#health literacy #Youth #digital health literacy #Digitalization #Artificial Intelligence #Social media #basic life support #health decision-making #health promotion interventions #Literacy

Bibliographic Details

Publication Type Book chapter
Publication Year 2025
Journal / Conference / Work Rethinking Literacy in the Era of Sustainability and Artificial Intelligence
ISSN 2327-0411
ISBN 9798337307251
Publisher IGI Global

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