Lung cancer screening: assessment of health literacy and readability of online educational resources

Abstract Background Lung cancer screening can reduce mortality but can be a complex, multi-step process. Poor health literacy is associated with unfavorable outcomes and decreased use of preventative services, so it is important to address barriers to care through efficient and practical education....

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Main Authors: Kevin Haas, Christie Brillante, Lisa Sharp, Ahmed K. Elzokaky, Mary Pasquinelli, Lawrence Feldman, Kevin L. Kovitz, Min Joo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6278-8