A community of recent immigrants to the US who are living in a borough of New York City represents a population who is at risk for low health literacy

Recent immigrants may face language barriers, unfamiliarity with the U.S. healthcare system, and cultural differences that limit their understanding of health information, placing them at risk for low health literacy. Low health literacy can affect their ability to navigate healthcare services, understand prescription instructions, and engage in preventive care. Socioeconomic factors, such as limited education or access to health resources, can further compound the risk. Recognizing this population as at risk allows healthcare providers and public health programs to implement targeted interventions, including multilingual materials, culturally tailored education, and community outreach, to improve health outcomes.