EVALUATION OF HEALTH LITERACY OF COMMUNITY HEALTH SCREENING AMONG RESIDENTS OF IKEJA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA IN LAGOS STATE
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https://doi.org/10.53555/nnpbs.v8i11.1417Keywords:
health literacy, community health, health screening, health practices, public health, health promotion, health educationAbstract
Health screening is a preventive practice which serves as a superior strategy to decrease morbidity and mortality. Community health screening programs provide opportunity for anyone to receive free or inexpensive health evaluations to help determine their risk of developing a medical condition. Early detection and screenings can improve patient health outcomes and reduce the costs of care.
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