Easy Yet Effective Ways To Better Understand Text On Books

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The literacy rate around the world has risen radically. While in 1820 only 12% of people across the world could read, the tables have turned and now around only 14% worldwide are illiterate.

However, it’s unfortunate and true that in 2018, the number of American adults (15 and over) reading for leisure has dropped to an all-time low according to the American Time Use Survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Last year, the figure was about 19%, in comparison to 28% in 2004.

Many can blame this decline on social media, live streaming, gaming, internet, and tech-related issues, but the decline has been in trend since the 80s and affecting all age groups

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