What Are the Consequences of Ignoring Duplicate Entries?
Ignoring duplicate entries can lead to several adverse outcomes:
Overestimation: Inflating the number of cases, which can distort the understanding of disease incidence and prevalence. Resource Misallocation: Misleading data can cause the misallocation of resources, affecting public health interventions. Reduced Credibility: Compromised data quality can reduce the credibility of epidemiological research and affect policy-making.
