Using information to make decisions on health
Updated: 30 September 2022

Manuela Leporesi
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- People can use health information to make choices that have an impact on their health. For example, what food to eat, or when to visit the doctor
- People can use health information to understand illness, such as if a child has diarrhoea
- People can also use information to understand different treatment options
- People can talk to a health worker and family members about their decisions on health
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