Association between numeracy and self-rated poor health in 33 high- and upper middle- income countries.

The association between numeracy proficiency and health outcomes has been the subject of several studies. However, it is not known if this association is independent of educational attainment and literacy proficiency. In this study, we used logistic regression to model numeracy proficiency as a predictor of self-rated poor health after accounting for educational attainment and literacy proficiency.

Association between literacy and self-rated poor health in 33 high- and upper middle-income countries.

Objectives: To assess the relationship between general literacy proficiency and self-rated poor health by analyzing data from the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies, an international survey conducted from 2011 to 2015 in 33 high- and upper middle-income countries and national sub-regions.

Methods: Logistic regression was used to model general literacy proficiency as a predictor of self-rated poor health.

Results: Data from 167,062 adults aged 25-65 years were analyzed.