Recent studies show that more than half of the German population have difficulties in accessing, understanding, appraising, and applying health information, thu

To maintain their own health and the health of their families and communities, consumers rely heavily on the health information that is available to them. This

Health literacy-the ability for individuals to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services to facilitate appropriate health decisions-

As societies grow more complex and people are increasingly bombarded with health information and misinformation, health literacy becomes essential. People with