A Call for Inclusive Public Health Communication

As public health professionals, there is no one-size-fits-all messaging to reach different populations with key public health concepts and campaigns. Thoughtful deliberation about reaching diverse groups is essential for success in communicating information that will lead people to live healthier lifestyles. The goal is to engage communities with tailored communication about health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment. The CDC has developed guidance to help you communicate public health information to diverse communities in a publication entitled Health Equity Guiding Principles for Inclusive Communication. Here are some highlights from the publication that you can add to your communication toolkit.