Diversity in clinical research: public health and social justice imperatives

This article aims to both provide the missing arguments for why adequate representation of racial and ethnic minorities in clinical research is essential and to articulate a number of recommendations for improving diversity going forward.
Appropriate racial and ethnic representation and fair inclusion help (1) increase the generalisability of clinical trial results, (2) equitably distribute any benefits of clinical research and (3) enable trust in the research enterprise.

Source: Journal of Medical Ethics - February 21, 2023 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Varma, T., Jones, C. P., Oladele, C., Miller, J. Tags: Original research Source Type: research