ICYMI: New report demonstrates growing global impact of antimicrobial resistance

New research published inThe Lancet shows for the first time the global impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which poses an increasingly serious threat to human health around the world. The study found AMR is directly associated with at least 1.27 million deaths per year, making AMR a leading cause of death globally, higher than HIV/AIDS and malaria. In the United States alone, the CDC estimates AMR affects at least 3 million Americans and results in 48,000 U.S. deaths annually. Today ’s report also builds upona body of evidence further confirming the growing fear about the link betweenCOVID-19 and increasing levels of AMR. Not only have these infections become more common as a result of the pandemic but they have also become more deadly.
Source: The Catalyst - Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Tags: Research and Development Coronavirus Antimicrobial Resistance Source Type: news