INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY 2008
August 27, 2008
August 27, 2008
UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 27 -- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization issued the following news release:
Research has repeatedly demonstrated the direct correlation between people's level of literacy and their chances to maintain good health. For instance, a study conducted in 32 countries shows that women with secondary education are five times more likely to be informed about HIV/AIDS than women who are illiterate. Another example: the rate of infa . . .
Research has repeatedly demonstrated the direct correlation between people's level of literacy and their chances to maintain good health. For instance, a study conducted in 32 countries shows that women with secondary education are five times more likely to be informed about HIV/AIDS than women who are illiterate. Another example: the rate of infa . . .