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Everyday
Words for Public Health Communication
This
tool lists frequently used terms in public health materials and their common,
everyday alternatives in plain language sentences. Original sentences with
jargon 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).
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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