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Jul 7, 2026
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The ethics of being left out of health research
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Research ethics boards’ regulations can sometimes produce an unintended consequence: overprotection through policies that restrict the participation of people and communities historically excluded from research, such as racialized communities, Indigenous people and recent immigrants. (Unsplash/Curated Lifestyle)
The ethics of being left out of health research
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Beyond its importance for scientific discovery, representation in health research directly influences health-care planning, policy development and resource allocation.
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