Health literacy: an often-overlooked factor in health inequalities
Health inequalities arise from interlinked factors such as poverty, transport, housing and access to care.
Alongside these, health literacy remains a critical but sometimes under-recognised influence. In this piece, Dr Mrinalini Dey, rheumatology registrar and clinical PhD fellow at King’s College London, explores how health literacy is not just a communication issue, it’s a core determinant of health.
