HEALTH-Chapter 3 (Being a Health-Literate Consumer)

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Anyone who purchases or uses health products or services.

• media
• warranty
• advertising
• health consumer

One important external factor that influences purchasing decisions.

• media
• warranty
• advertising
• online shopping

Medical doctors trained to handle particular kinds of patients or medical conditions.

• media
• specialist
• advertising
• online shopping

The sale of worthless products or services that claim to prevent diseases or cure other health problems.

• media
• warranty
• health fraud
• comparison shopping

It is a failure by a health professional to meet accepted standards.

• fraud
• malpractice
• advertising
• online shopping

A community-wide effort to monitor and promote the welfare of the population.

• warranty
• advertising
• public health
• comparison shopping

This should be foremost in your mind when choosing sports, recreation, or home safety products.

• safety
• quality
• features
• warranty

This will allow you to avoid paying features that you don’t need and will help you ensure that the products are useful and desirable.

• cost
• safety
• features
• warranty

It is important to ask about this before purchasing a product especially one that is costly.

• cost
• safety
• warranty
• recommendations