Health literacy disparities in South Korea: insights from a latent profile analysis

The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to address the unique challenges faced by populations with low health literacy in a universal health coverage system such as that of South Korea. By identifying those at highest risk for low HLit and targeting policy measures accordingly, healthcare systems can allocate resources more effectively and make health information genuinely accessible for all. In doing so, such strategies can ultimately help mitigate the disparities highlighted in this study. These insights provide a foundation for policies aimed at promoting health equity through focused health literacy initiatives.