If drugs and therapies aren’t tested on a diverse group of people, we’ll never know if they work for everybody. That’s why it’s vital that everyone has equal access to healthcare and clinical research. We’re here to provide support and information to help improve health outcomes for all.
Lots of health research companies want to improve diversity in their clinical research. But it often gets pushed down the list of priorities due to time, cost and other factors. It shouldn’t.
People who take part in clinical research don’t always represent those living with the condition.
Age, sex and ethnicity can play a role in the way a person reacts to a drug, so it’s really important research groups are diverse.
When certain populations are left out, they miss out on the opportunity to be involved in research for potentially life-saving treatments.
Diversity also covers things like: cultural diversity, race diversity, religious diversity, age diversity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, educational background, knowledge bases, and the way we think. If we don’t consider these factors, we risk making clinical research inaccessible for these populations.
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