### Question
What is the definition of health literacy?


### Answer
The definition of **health literacy** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 295p*:

> the degree to which an individual has the capacity to obtain, communicate, process, and understand health information and services in order to make appropriate health decisions

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 295p*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part G-General Provisions**

