Unveiling hidden inequalities in diversity and inclusion in medical research

Uncovering inequalities, measuring disparities, and identifying the barriers that exist in healthcare and society were the driving force for me to pursue an academic career. But I was unaware of the burden of these inequalities before I started work on this topic.Most of us probably think that it’s essential to prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical research to promote global health and tackle health inequalities. But this can be challenging when editorial boards and the peer review process of medical journals lack diversity. Specifically, there’s a lack of representation of female, African, Asian, South American, and non-white researchers, among other under-represented populations.123 This can limit the perspectives and experiences represented in scientific knowledge.The views currently represented in research are mostly those of male researchers from high income countries, exploring health issues and economic consequences that primarily affect wealthier countries. Solutions to public health issues introduced by research tend to…
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