ECDC, EFSA and EMA Joint Scientific Opinion on a List of Outcome Indicators as Regards Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Consumption in Humans and Food-Producing Animals

European Union, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. 10/26/2017 This 70-page document details a list of harmonized outcome indicators jointly established by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and European Medicines Agency (EMA) to assist EU Member States in assessing their progress in reducing the use of antimicrobials and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in both humans and food-producing animals. For all sectors, the chosen indicators, which should be reconsidered at least every five years, are expected to be valid tools in monitoring antimicrobial consumption and AMR. (PDF)
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