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What ethical considerations come into play?

Ethical constraints are crucial in epidemiology. Researchers must ensure informed consent, protect participant confidentiality, and minimize harm. These ethical requirements can limit the types of studies conducted and the methods used. For example, randomized controlled trials, while valuable, may be ethically untenable in certain situations, such as during an outbreak where withholding treatment from a control group could result in harm.

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