Executive summary: A new study reveals that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) caused 1.14 million direct deaths globally in 2021, with projections showing a dramatic increase to 1.91 million by 2050 unless significant action is taken.
Key points:
AMR has been a leading cause of death since 1990, with divergent age trends showing decreased child mortality but increased elderly deaths.
Geographically, lower-income countries bear 90% of the AMR burden, but high-income regions are seeing significant increases.
Carbapenem resistance and MRSA are particularly concerning pathogen-drug combinations.
The COVID-19 pandemic temporarily reduced AMR deaths, but this is likely temporary.
Improved healthcare and infection prevention could avert 92 million deaths by 2050, while developing new antibiotics could save 11.1 million lives.
Despite the growing threat, many countries lack funded national action plans to address AMR.
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Executive summary: A new study reveals that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) caused 1.14 million direct deaths globally in 2021, with projections showing a dramatic increase to 1.91 million by 2050 unless significant action is taken.
Key points:
AMR has been a leading cause of death since 1990, with divergent age trends showing decreased child mortality but increased elderly deaths.
Geographically, lower-income countries bear 90% of the AMR burden, but high-income regions are seeing significant increases.
Carbapenem resistance and MRSA are particularly concerning pathogen-drug combinations.
The COVID-19 pandemic temporarily reduced AMR deaths, but this is likely temporary.
Improved healthcare and infection prevention could avert 92 million deaths by 2050, while developing new antibiotics could save 11.1 million lives.
Despite the growing threat, many countries lack funded national action plans to address AMR.
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