Health Literacy is Essential to ASCVD Prevention in Youth
Purpose of Review
Health literacy is fundamental to primary and primordial prevention of atherosclerotic vascular disease (ASCVD) in children and adolescents. Here we summarize essential components of interventions which address health literacy challenges to reduce ASCVD risk in youth.
Recent Findings
There is a global pandemic of suboptimal health behaviors among youth that may contribute to the increasing rates of ASCVD worldwide. Deficiencies in youth cardiovascular health have promoted increased attention to health education that incorporates health literacy. Studies conducted in both the child (0 to 9 years) and adolescent (10 to 17 years) population have shown improvement in health knowledge, health behaviors such as physical activity and eating habits, and objective measures such as body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, and serum lipid levels. The available literature affirms that the involvement of family and community members in young people’s surroundings—including parents, teachers, and peers—can influence educational interventions’ protective effects.
Summary
Educational interventions which incorporate health literacy have demonstrated potential to address ASCVD risk factors in youth and may be augmented by caregiver and community involvement.
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