New Study Finds Antimicrobial Resistance Now A Leading Cause Of Death Worldwide
A recent analysis published in The Lancet has highlighted the need for urgent action to address antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.
New data has revealed that more than 1.2 million people – and potentially millions more – died in 2019 as a direct result of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.
According to the paper’s co-author Prof Chris Murray:
“These new data reveal the true scale of antimicrobial resistance worldwide, and are a clear signal that we must act now to combat the threat.”
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