The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
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General practice websites are an increasingly important point of interaction, but their readability is largely unexplored. One in four adults struggle with basic literacy, and there is a socioeconomic gradient. Readable content is a prerequisite to promoting health literacy. ⋯ Changes to practice websites could improve readability and promote health literacy, but practices will need financial resources and ongoing technical support if this is to be achieved and maintained. Failure to provide readable and accessible websites may widen health inequalities; the topic will become increasingly important as online service use accelerates.
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Prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) in male survivors of cancer across cancer types has not been systematically analysed. ⋯ Erectile dysfunction was particularly high in male survivors of cancer and was associated with cancer treatment, cancer site, and age.