*the following definition is taken directly from the ACTFL 21st Century Skills Map (p. 5)

Health Literacy. Language learners are engaged in a value-added activity as they can address global health and environmental issues in the target language and understand materials that were written for native speakers of that language.  They have access to information because they can understand the language and can thus engage in global discussions on health, environmental, and public safety issues and can prepare for careers in these fields.