health warnings

Medical danger notices

Health warnings are official notices about risks to physical well-being, typically appearing on products or in advertisements.

Cigarette packages carry health warnings about cancer and heart disease.

The term extends to any cautionary statement: The documentary should come with a health warning for sensitive viewers.

A health warning can preface difficult news or uncomfortable content.

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message intent

health warningsendorsements

Formal declarations of support

health claims · seal of approval · marketing claims · advertising · celebrity endorsements

risk communication

health warningsreassurances

Statements restoring confidence

all-clear · clean bill of health · safety certifications · safety precautions · green light

regulatory intent

health warningsseal of approval

Official sanction symbol

FDA approval · safety certifications · regulatory approval · green light · stamp of approval

Family

health, healthy, warning, unhealthy, healthful, healthier, public health, healthiest, mental health

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Top 50,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G