As is exhibited in the line chart, the proportion of residents with basic health literacy experienced a significant increase from 2012 to 2021. It rose steadily from 8.8% to 10.25% during the first four years and then surged sharply to 25.4% over the subsequent six years. This upward trend highlights the rapid growth of residents’ health literacy level.
Several factors contribute to the tendency. To begin with, the educational construction has undergone substantial development in recent years, which greatly enhances residents’ capability of maintaining their own health. Additionally, the widespread adoption of mobile technology has provided strong support for residents to receive diverse information more conveniently. Most importantly, there is growing public awareness that health literacy lays the foundation of a fulfilling life.
In conclusion, the rise in health literacy reflects social progress and better living standards. With sustained efforts in economic development and improvement of life quality, the health literacy level will also witness a bigger and faster growth in the years to come.