Antibiotic resistance is a major global health threat, leading to as many as 750,000 deaths per year. The Lancet study highlights the importance of preventing infections through measures such as hand hygiene, clean water, sanitation, and vaccination to reduce deaths linked to antibiotic resistance. Vulnerable populations, such as babies, children, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses, are at highest risk of AMR. The study proposes ambitious global targets for 2030, including reducing mortality from antibiotic resistance by 10%, cutting inappropriate human antibiotic use by 20%, and decreasing inappropriate animal antibiotic use by 30%. Improved infection prevention methods could save hundreds of thousands of lives annually.
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Infection control, clean water and vaccinations could prevent 750,000 deaths annually
