As the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world, the American College of Sports Medicine® (ACSM) seeks to educate and empower professionals to advance the science and practice of health and human performance. 

In recognition of Health Literacy Month this October, ACSM supports physicians, researchers and allied health professionals in their efforts to share important health information with the individuals they serve. To support efforts to increase health literacy, ACSM has curated the following articles published in its peer-reviewed journals: 

Interested in sharing your own health literacy research or practical knowledge with researchers, students, clinicians, those working to improve health outcomes, and other health and fitness professionals? With six leading scholarly journals, ACSM offers publishing opportunities for cutting-edge research, translational science, relevant clinical reports and evidence-informed practical content. Check out the ACSM journals here.

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