Drug-resistant infections projected to cause 40M deaths globally, with 2M annual deaths due to AMR and elderly at high risk; urgent action could save 92M lives.

A study published in The Lancet forecasts that drug-resistant infections could lead to nearly 40 million deaths globally by 2050. Annual deaths, currently over one million, may rise to nearly two million directly due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The elderly are particularly vulnerable, with deaths among those over 70 increasing significantly. Urgent action, including improved infection care and antibiotic stewardship, could save 92 million lives.

September 16, 2024
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