Antimicrobial resistance: A growing threat to global health
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Resources: Position statement
Antimicrobial resistance contributes to at least 700,000 deaths globally every year. Without urgent action, millions of lives are at risk and economies will suffer.
Antimicrobial resistance — when microorganisms mutate and develop the ability to withstand the effects of medicines designed to kill them — contributes to at least 700,000 deaths globally every year. Without urgent action, millions of lives are at risk and economies will suffer.
