Antibiotic Reliance Jumps 16% in 7 Years as Resistance Crisis Escalates Globally

Fresh PNAS study reveals antibiotic consumption jumped from 29.5 billion doses in 2016 to 34.3 billion in 2023 - while bacteria keep getting stronger.

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Middle-income countries increased antibiotic use by 9.8%, as high-income nations cut back 5.8% - what's driving this stark divide?

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COVID-19 caused a 17.8% drop in antibiotic use among high-income countries, but consumption rates have since rebounded at alarming speeds.

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WHO's critical antibiotic classification shows middle-income countries increasingly rely on "Watch" category drugs - creating perfect conditions for resistant superbugs.

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New FSSAI regulations target antibiotic residues in meat, milk, poultry, and completely ban antibiotics in honey production from April 2025.

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Statistical models predict antibiotic consumption could surge up to 82.6% by 2030, reaching 90.1 billion daily doses worldwide.

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Every year, antimicrobial resistance contributes to approximately 5 million deaths globally - and the numbers keep rising.

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Denmark and Netherlands show success is possible through strict agricultural controls and comprehensive surveillance systems.

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How can you protect yourself? Complete prescribed antibiotics exactly as directed, and always ask about proper testing.

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