¿Progreso o Explotación? Un Análisis Ético de la Investigación Científica en Países en Desarrollo

Manuel Pérez Martinot

Resumen


La investigación científica en países en desarrollo ha sido un tema de debate ético recurrente. Mientras que la necesidad de estudios específicos para abordar problemas de salud locales es indiscutible, surgen preocupaciones sobre la explotación de poblaciones vulnerables y la equidad en la distribución de beneficios y riesgos. Este artículo explora estos dilemas éticos, ofreciendo un análisis profundo sobre cómo equilibrar el progreso científico y la justicia social.


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Progreso científico; Investigación biomédica; Requisitos éticos; Dignidad del ser humano; Poblaciones vulnerables; Protección de sujetos.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.23857/pc.v9i7.7572

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