Antibiotic Resistance: A Silent Killer
Beware of those who use antibiotics! 4 crore people will die in 25 years, revealed in the research
A Lancet research
Antibiotic resistance could kill nearly 40 million people worldwide by 2050. This shocking revelation has been made in a new study published in the Lancet. According to research, the number of deaths due to antimicrobial resistance could increase by 70 percent from 2022 to 2050. Alarmingly, by 2050 antimicrobial resistance will account for 1.18 crore deaths in South Asia alone, which includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka. the death toll will in Africa will rise to a great number.
Why is antibiotic resistance a risk of death?
Researchers say that antibiotics are being used excessively and incorrectly today. This puts more pressure on the bacteria and over time the bacteria are becoming more resistant. Antibiotics should be used wisely and appropriately if this is to be avoided.
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Shocking research
The study is part of the Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance Project and is the first of its kind worldwide. The WHO says this resistance poses a problem in treating common infections. Chemotherapy and medical interventions like caesarean section make it very risky. Data from over 52 crore hospital records, insurance claims and death certificates from 204 countries were included in the study. Statistical modeling has been used for this.
What did the study reveal?
The study found that between 1990 and 2021, more than 1 million people died each year, with the number expected to rise further in the future. Kevin Ikuta, lead author of the study, says 3.90 crore deaths could occur. According to this, 3 deaths will occur every minute.
Who is at greater risk?
Researchers predict that deaths due to antimicrobial resistance in children will continue to decline over the years. will halve by 2050, while the number of deaths among the elderly may double over the same period. The pattern of the last 30 years suggests this.
Conclusion
Antibiotic resistance poses a serious threat to global health. By understanding the factors contributing to this problem and taking decisive action, we can mitigate its devastating consequences and ensure a healthier future for generations to come.
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