"Words to avoid: vulnerable, diversity, entitlement," states the HHS document, "Instructions for Preparing the FY 2019 Congressional Justifications." "Nobody ever told them they couldn't use these seven words. Based on the media coverage and the outrage that followed, he thought the CDC's seven words were like Carlin's seven words: absolutely and completely forbidden. Hemenway said public health experts sometimes switch out words in funding requests based on the sensibilities of the people who are giving out the money. Follow CNN Health on Facebook and Twitter See the latest news and share your comments with CNN Health on Facebook and Twitter.

Source: CNN January 11, 2018 18:33 UTC