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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The Challenges Facing the Illiterate

To the Editor:

Low literacy levels in adults affect each and every one of us, as pointed out in your article ("Building a Nation of Readers," April 20). Annually, billions of dollars are lost due to preventable health problems and lost or lower productivity on the job directly related to low literacy levels.

Thank you for pointing out that parents with low...

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