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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.
Remember,
it might not be enough to delete jargon and substitute an everyday word in
materials for the nonexpert public. You may have to rewrite the entire sentence
or sentences and use multiple techniques. As a rule, you help readers when you:
➤Write
short sentences.
➤Use
active voice.
➤Use
everyday words and pronouns (when appropriate).
Who
should use this document?
Federal
employees and contractors writing for the nonexpert public: The Plain Writing
Act says that federal agencies must use plain language in public communication.
Anyone
writing for an audience that will benefit from jargon-free language: Consider
the intended audience, and use the language that will make the most sense to
them. When you do need to reach a broad, public audience without specialized
knowledge about a topic, everyday words are the most appropriate language to
help the most people understand the information.
Does
this document include all medical and public health jargon?
No,
this document includes many but not all common public health terms used in
materials on CDC.gov. For example, the document doesn’t include specialized
disease, health condition, anatomy, or physiology terms. We will periodically
add relevant, widely used terms and examples.
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