US health leaders alarmed by report 'fetus', 'transgender' among CDC banned words

Washington Post: 'science-based' and 'evidence-based' also banned Health spokesman says report is 'complete mischaracterization' Health leaders said they were alarmed about a report that officials at the nation's top public health agency are being told not to use words or phrases including "fetus," "transgender" and "science-based" in official budget documents. Related: CDC banned words include 'diversity', 'transgender' and 'fetus' - report