The regulatory environment is crucial for several reasons: 1. Ethical Conduct: Ensures that research involving human subjects abides by ethical standards to protect participants. 2. Data Integrity: Safeguards the accuracy, confidentiality, and security of collected data. 3. Public Trust: Builds and maintains public confidence in epidemiological research and public health interventions. 4. Policy Implementation: Provides a framework for the implementation of health policies and interventions.
