1 out of 3 adults age 55-74 could not understand how to take 2 medications that had the exact same dosage instruction at the same time.

 
Healthcare professionals are legally and ethically liable if information shared is above the level of the patient’s ability to comprehend.

 
People typically read at least two grades below their highest level of schooling.

 
About 20% of the adult U.S. population lacks literacy skills needed to acquire knowledge to cope with the requirements of day-to-day living.

 
Dyslexia is twice as prevalent in the United States and France as in Italy related to the complex spelling system; Spanish is easier to learn to read than English.

 
The mean literacy level of Americans is at or below the 8th grade. Low literacy does not signify low IQ.

 
Noncompliant behavior may be related to poor understanding, not resistance to following instructions.

 
8 out of 10 Internet users search for health information on-line.

 
Readability statistics are easy to generate in Microsoft Word and are essential feedback in developing accessible written materials.