2026-07-08 from medicalxpress.com
Beyond its importance for scientific discovery, representation in health research directly influences health care planning, policy development and resource allocation.
Without research that reflects the diversity of the populations served, important health needs may go unrecognized, contributing to inequities in prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Without research, major health issues faced by a given community cannot be known, nor can effective interventions be developed if the populations most affected are underrepresented in the evidence base.
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