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Promoting evidence-based health

Ideally, health policy measures and recommendations are based on sound scientific evidence. In practice, however, decisions are often made despite incomplete data or outdated assumptions that no longer reflect current knowledge. Hypotheses from the past are then mistakenly treated as established “facts”.

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Factoids - When false assumptions lead to real problems

In healthcare, misinformation can result in misallocated resources and delays in implementing effective interventions. In politics, unsubstantiated claims can lead to poor decisions in health planning and preventive care.

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