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Stop the Stigma: Eliminating Stigmatizing Language Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet
Stop the Stigma: Eliminating Stigmatizing Language Fact Sheet

This quick reference tool provides suggestions for replacing stigmatizing language with non-hurtful words and phrases.

Author:

Heartland National Tuberculosis Center

Audiences:

Health Professionals

Topic:

Advocacy/Communications

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