Question

how can health literacy help people become more productive?
a. by reducing the amount of time they spend dealing with illnesses
b. by ensuring that they never engage in risk behaviors
c. by decreasing their need to spend time on health - promoting behaviors
d. by allowing them to act impulsively without negative consequences

Explanation:

Health - literate people are more likely to take preventive measures and manage health - related issues efficiently. This reduces the time lost due to illnesses, thus increasing productivity. Option B is incorrect as it's impossible to ensure no risk - taking behavior. Option C is wrong because health - promoting behaviors are beneficial and not something to be decreased. Option D is incorrect as impulsive actions usually have negative consequences.

Answer:

A. By reducing the amount of time they spend dealing with illnesses