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The iHV has adopted an additive approach to language. This approach preserves woman-/man-centred language while also including terms for those who identify in other ways. Families are diverse, and we aim to ensure that everyone feels represented and included. To maintain both clarity and inclusivity, sex-specific terminology will be used when referencing research that relates to biological sex.