Thesis-The purpose of this paper is to discuss the current state of how U.S citizens are educated on healthcare systems, describe the relationship between healthcare education and health outcomes, and describe positive updates to the current system. This research paper will compare the amount of healthcare education communities may receive and the resulting health outcomes over time.
Subheadings
A. Current Status of Health Literacy
History of Health Education in
1. How health education began John-Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health
-First school of public health
-Founded in 1916 during Influenza Epidemic/William Henry Welch
-Individuals with degrees from schools of public health educate the public
2. Passage of the Social Security Act of 1935
-Provided increased funding/federal grants to states
-Minimum qualifications for health employees/1 year grad
B. Current status of health education in Us
-Health Literacy in America
-Access to Healthcare Information
C. Relationship Between Healthcare Education and Health Outcomes
a. Personal Health Behaviors College Graduates are healthier (less smoking, more physical activity, better diet) Why Do College Graduates Behave More Healthfully than Those Who Are Less Educated? – PMC (nih.gov)
b. People who live in poverty have less access to health resources, which influences negative health outcomeshttps://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hpb20180817.901935/
c .Health early in life increases upward mobility as adults https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/usable-knowledge/18/09/healthy-children-better-learning
C. Positive Updates to Current System
a. The “EveryONE” Project https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/usable-knowledge/18/09/healthy-children-better-learning
b. National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy https://health.gov/our-work/national-health-initiatives/health-literacy/national-action-plan-improve-health-literacy
c. Digital Health and Benefits https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9345235/

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