HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 442

Outline how combining health literacy with social connectedness can enhance young people's ability to make informed health decisions. (3 marks)

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Health literacy provides knowledge about health risks and protective factors, while social connectedness offers trusted networks for discussing and validating health information.
Connected relationships enable young people to share reliable health resources and learn from others’ experiences, expanding their health knowledge base.
Social support networks provide encouragement and accountability for maintaining healthy behaviours, making it easier to apply health literacy knowledge in practical situations.

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Health literacy provides knowledge about health risks and protective factors, while social connectedness offers trusted networks for discussing and validating health information.
Connected relationships enable young people to share reliable health resources and learn from others’ experiences, expanding their health knowledge base.
Social support networks provide encouragement and accountability for maintaining healthy behaviours, making it easier to apply health literacy knowledge in practical situations.