Which specific outcome is NOT associated with limited health literacy?

Improved medication adherence is indeed the outcome that is not associated with limited health literacy. Individuals with limited health literacy often struggle to understand medication instructions, leading to poor adherence to prescribed regimens. This lack of understanding can result in taking medications incorrectly, forgetting doses, or not filling prescriptions at all. Conversely, individuals with better health literacy typically have a clearer understanding of their health needs and medication regimens, which enhances their ability to follow through with treatments as directed.

In contrast, increased numbers of emergency room visits, higher rates of hospital admissions, and increased mortality rates are all linked to limited health literacy. Patients who cannot adequately navigate the healthcare system or comprehend their health conditions may delay seeking necessary care, leading to more severe health issues that require emergency services or hospitalization, and can ultimately contribute to worse health outcomes, including increased mortality.