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The
Canada Post Literacy Awards - Educators Awards
This award honours English and French-speaking educators, tutors and advocates
who have demonstrated a commitment to the cause of literacy. Up to five awards
may be presented in this category. Canadians who support literacy by
developing initiatives, teaching skills or otherwise working within their
communities to improve literacy levels are eligible for nomination in this
category.
How Does Literacy Affect the Health of Canadians?
Literacy is a major variable influencing health in a variety
of ways. This paper discusses the significant health impacts of literacy.
It identifies why literacy is a health issue and thus is relevant to Health
Canada and to its mandate: “helping the people of Canada maintain and
improve their health”. The paper touches upon some of the mechanisms
by which literacy affects health, and suggests some of the ways in which
the health field can respond.
Literacy and Health Factsheet
Educational Attainment and Literacy Levels
- Seniors
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