According to NAAL, which groups are associated with the proficient level of health literacy?

• A. Asian and White
• B. Hispanic and American Indian majority
• C. Black and Hispanic
• D. Native Hawaiian and Asian

Answer: (C)

Health literacy proficiency in NAAL reflects how well adults can understand and use health information, such as prescription labels, appointment notices, and health education materials. Proficient means the ability to locate, interpret, and apply this information effectively.

In NAAL results, Black and Hispanic adults were the groups associated with the proficient level of health literacy. This indicates that, within the surveyed population, these groups had a higher proportion reaching the proficient category for health-related tasks compared to other groups. This pattern can relate to factors like education, access to health information resources, and language supports that influence how people process health information. The other groupings did not show the same distribution in NAAL, which is why the proficient designation points to Black and Hispanic adults.