Several regulations and guidelines govern epidemiological research and practice. Key among them are:
Declaration of Helsinki: A set of ethical principles for medical research involving human subjects, emphasizing informed consent and the welfare of participants. Common Rule: U.S. federal regulations that outline requirements for the ethical conduct of research, including Institutional Review Board (IRB) oversight. GDPR: A regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy, crucial for epidemiologists handling personal data. HIPAA: U.S. legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information.
