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health literacy continues issue among minority groups population surveys one strategy used help better understand health disparities behavioral risk factor surveillance system brfss kansas added health literacy questions survey 2012 study examined population health literacy levels health trends 2012 2018 health status variables included health care coverage status general health rating presence chronic conditions length time since last checkup percentage individuals reporting low health literacy decreased 67 2012 51 2018 percentage participants income levels less 15 000 9 2012 7 2018 health literacy lowest among age group 18 24yearolds identified multiracial separated graduated high school work 1 year income less 10 000 living arrangements living suburban county metropolitan statistical area additionally many health conditions improved reporting health insurance increased slightly study demonstrates health literacy continues issue education primary prevention necessary improve limited health literacy health outcomes findings statelevel national brfss population surveys help educate public health clinical health services workforce provide better care address health disparities highrisk populations