Selective reporting can have several detrimental effects on the field of epidemiology:
Misleading Conclusions: The overall body of evidence may become skewed, leading to erroneous conclusions about the association between exposures and outcomes. Policy and Practice: Public health policies and clinical practices based on biased evidence may be ineffective or even harmful. Scientific Integrity: The credibility of epidemiological research can be compromised, undermining public trust in scientific findings.
