The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has come out with a guide for how we are all to speak and write. This can be found on the website titled, \u201cPreferred Terms for Select Population Groups & Communities.\u201d It is clear that this list is being read and distributed broadly – from medical institutions, hospitals, scientific communications, doctor\u2019s offices, schools and universities, as well as other US Government agencies and institutes.<\/p>\n
According to the CDC, we are no longer to use the word \u201csmoker,\u201d as it might offend those who smoke.<\/p>\n
Yet, here are images from the CDC website – using the word \u201csmoker\u201d. In fact, they even have a registered trademark for the phase: Tips From Former Smokers®<\/p>\n
So, please folks – don\u2019t do like the CDC. The proper term is \u201cpeople who smoke.\u201d We wouldn\u2019t want to offend smokers\u2026<\/p>\n
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has come out with a guide for how we are all to speak and write. This can be found on the website titled, \u201cPreferred Terms for Select Population Groups & Communities.\u201d It is clear that this list is being read and distributed broadly – from medical institutions, … <\/p>\n