The consequences of negligence in epidemiology can be severe. They can lead to:
- Public Health Risks: Inaccurate findings can result in ineffective or harmful public health interventions. - Loss of Trust: Negligence undermines the trust in scientific research and public health institutions. - Legal Repercussions: Researchers and institutions may face lawsuits or loss of funding. - Ethical Breaches: Harm to participants and communities, and loss of professional integrity.
