Everyday Words for Public Health Communication

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This document lists frequently used terms in public health materials and their common, everyday alternatives in plain language sentences. Original sentence examples come from materials on CDC.gov. Some words and phrases may have multiple meanings, so check the context of use before you substitute.

Year of publication

2026

Author

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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