Antimicrobial resistance is a global threat

By Elnaz Shadabi Comments Off on Antimicrobial resistance is a global threat antibacterial, antibiotics, antimicrobial, antiviral, Canada, infection, older adults, over medicalization, over-prescribing, overuse of antibiotics, pre-existing condition, prescribed drugs, resistance to drugs, seniors, tolerance

It is estimated that around 700,000 deaths occur annually  as a result of infections by resistant bacteria – known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR).  Without effective approaches to combat AMR, it is projected that by the year 2050, the rate could reach as high as 10 million deaths per year. From an economic standpoint, AMR is […]