Health literacy is an important index to measure health quality, which directly affects people's life and quality of life, and then affects the level of social productivity and the development of the whole economy and society. The World Health Organization attaches great importance to health literacy indicators as one of the important indicators to evaluate medical and health work, and advocates countries to vigorously promote health literacy and provide guarantee for achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Strengthening health education and health promotion is an important strategy and measure to improve the health literacy of the whole people.

What is "66 health literacy"?

Health Literacy Article 66 is the abbreviation of China Citizens' Health Literacy-Basic Knowledge and Skills.

In 2008, the former Ministry of Health issued "China Citizens' Health Literacy-Basic Knowledge and Skills (Trial)", referred to as "Health Literacy 66". This is the first government announcement in the field of health education in China and the first government document in the world to define citizens' health literacy.

Article 66 of Health Literacy defines the basic content of China citizens' health literacy, the key points of health education and health promotion, creates a brand-new perspective with public health as the breakthrough point, changes the previous communication mode with disease as the focus, and becomes a milestone of health education in China. Since then, the implementation of citizens' basic knowledge and skills of health literacy, as a main line of various health education and health promotion activities, has been thoroughly and widely implemented nationwide.

How is the content of "66 health literacy" determined?

On the basis of evaluating the main health problems, health needs, health risk factors, bad health habits and the supply and utilization of health resources of urban and rural residents in China, after expert argumentation, strict evidence-based and extensive consultation, 66 health literacy items were determined.

In 2008, we released a edition of 66 health literacy. Why do you want to modify it this time?

In 2008, the former Ministry of Health first issued "China citizens' health literacy-basic knowledge and skills (Trial)" (hereinafter referred to as "Article 66 of Health Literacy"). Since the publication of "66 Articles of Health Literacy" for more than 7 years, the main health problems and health needs of urban and rural residents in China have changed, and the research results in the field of medical and health care have been constantly pouring out. 20 13 the national health and family planning commission was established, and the health and family planning work has also undergone new changes. In order to adapt to the current situation, the National Health and Family Planning Commission decided to update and revise the 66 health literacy articles published in 2008.