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How to maintain scientific integrity under political pressure

I work for the state health department and I keep getting asked to provide data to support policies I know are scientifically questionable but refusing could end my career.

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You're being pushed to back up claims you know aren't true, and refusing could end your career.

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“Where Are You with Healthcare — Public Health & Epidemiology?”

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