What Are the Potential Consequences for Public Health?
Compromised data quality can lead to several adverse outcomes:
- Inaccurate Risk Assessments: This can result in flawed [public health interventions](https://), potentially causing harm rather than preventing it. - Misallocation of Resources: Based on incomplete or inaccurate data, resources may be directed away from where they are most needed. - Erosion of Public Trust: Inconsistent and unreliable findings can erode public trust in scientific research and public health recommendations.
