reading grade levels displayed. Results: According to 4 different readability formulas, an overwhelming majority (85.4% or more) of the 225 consumer documents exceeded the 5th-to 6thgrade reading levels recommended by health literacy experts. Conclusion: Many consumer articles on the ASHA website are likely to be of limited value to individuals with low health literacy. As a result, consumers might misinterpret or misapply information contained in the articles, putting themselves or those they care for at risk, or simply fail to seek help.
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