Generation Z Largely Absent from Medical Research
(MENAFN) A large number of young individuals could be denied access to reliable and efficient medical treatments due to their limited involvement in scientific studies, according to a recent report by a media outlet.
The analysis revealed that Generation Z — individuals born from the late 1990s to the early 2000s — is significantly underrepresented in clinical trials and broader health studies.
Despite people aged 18 to 24 making up 8% of England’s population, they comprise just 4.4% of participants in medical research efforts.
Even though this age group is generally less likely to encounter severe illnesses such as cancer or cardiovascular disease, nearly 50% of those under the age of 24 are affected by ongoing physical or mental health issues.
Kirsty Blenkins, the deputy head of the Association for Young People’s Health, highlighted that individuals aged 24 and under deal with specific health difficulties, many of which are influenced by societal stress and inequality.
She cautioned that a lack of involvement in medical studies might lead to the development of therapies that are not adequately safe or suitable for young people.
“This can lead to poorer health outcomes, delayed diagnosis, and reduced trust or engagement with healthcare systems,” she explained.
According to Blenkins, the minimal engagement of Generation Z in research could be attributed to various factors, including a lack of knowledge, ineffective outreach strategies, concerns about privacy, and study methods that fail to consider the preferences and needs of younger participants.
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