There are special protections in place regarding research involving ______ populations.

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Vulnerable populations refer to groups of people who are not capable of giving fully informed consent or who are at a higher risk of being harmed by participating in the research. Examples of vulnerable populations include children, pregnant women, mentally incapacitated individuals, individuals with disabilities, and prisoners. As a result, special protections are put in place to ensure their safety and ethical treatment in research studies.

There Are Special Protections in Place Regarding Research Involving ______