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Global antibiotic consumption has increased substantially since 2016, study finds

Last updated: November 19, 2024 8:08 am
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  • By 2030, global antibiotic consumption is projected to increase by 28.7% from 2016 levels, reaching 37.9 billion DDDs. This projection is driven by consumption increases in lower-middle-income countries and upper-middle-income countries, offsetting decreases in high-income countries.
  • The findings of this study underscore the importance of monitoring and regulating antibiotic consumption globally. The rise in antibiotic consumption, especially in lower-middle-income and upper-middle-income countries, highlights the need for targeted interventions to ensure appropriate antibiotic use and combat antimicrobial resistance.

    Efforts to promote antibiotic stewardship, educate healthcare providers and patients on appropriate antibiotic use, and implement policies to regulate antibiotic prescribing are crucial in addressing the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. Global collaboration and coordination are essential to ensure the continued effectiveness of antibiotics and prevent a post-antibiotic era where common infections could become life-threatening once again.

    As the study authors note, “The global community must continue to invest in research, surveillance, and interventions to ensure that antibiotics remain effective for future generations.”

    Further research and action are needed to address the complex challenges posed by antimicrobial resistance and safeguard the efficacy of antibiotics for years to come.

    This study highlights the concerning trend of increasing antibiotic consumption rates in middle-income countries compared to high-income countries. The data shows that lower-middle-income countries have surpassed high-income countries in antibiotic consumption rates, indicating a need for targeted interventions to address this issue. Middle-income countries, in particular, have experienced significant increases in antibiotic consumption rates over the study period, pointing to a potential lack of access to appropriate healthcare services and over-reliance on antibiotics for treatment.

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    The WHO’s AWaRe system classifies antibiotics into three categories: Access, Watch, and Reserve. Access antibiotics are considered first-line treatments for common infections, while Watch antibiotics are reserved for infections where first-line treatments have failed or resistance is a concern. The data shows that high-income countries consumed consistently higher levels of Access antibiotics compared to Watch antibiotics, indicating a more judicious use of antibiotics. In contrast, middle-income countries consumed higher levels of Watch antibiotics relative to Access antibiotics, suggesting a potential overuse of broad-spectrum antibiotics.

    The study also projects a significant increase in global antibiotic consumption by 2030, with a projected increase of 52.3% to 75.1 billion Defined Daily Doses (DDDs). This rapid rise in antibiotic consumption raises concerns about the development of antibiotic resistance and the potential for future pandemics. Dr. Klein emphasizes the need for a global strategy to reduce inappropriate antibiotic use in high-income countries and invest in infrastructure in low- and middle-income countries to effectively manage disease transmission.

    Overall, this study underscores the importance of promoting the prudent use of antibiotics and implementing public health interventions to mitigate the rising trend of antibiotic consumption. By addressing the factors driving increased antibiotic consumption rates in middle-income countries and promoting responsible antibiotic use worldwide, we can work towards safeguarding the effectiveness of antibiotics for future generations.

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