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mon assumptions about yourself, your readers, and your content. Instead, you should: 1. Learn about your audience (Figure 1) 2. Practice clear communication (Sidebar) 3. Test your content (Figure 2) We hope you found these tips helpful and easy to apply to your health communication practice. Corresponding Author: Traci Augustosky, Team Lead, Writer–Editor Services, Oce of Communication, National Center for Envi- ronmental Health/Agency for Toxic Sub- stances and Disease Registry, Centers for
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