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"Devastating Toll: Antibiotic Resistance Claims Over 500,000 Lives in the Americas"

A comprehensive study reveals that bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR) was linked to 569,000 deaths in the WHO Region of the Americas in 2019, representing 11.5% of global AMR-associated deaths. The leading causes were bacterial respiratory and bloodstream infections. Countries without a public National Action Plan (NAP) for AMR showed higher mortality rates. Urgent action is needed to address this health crisis, with experts comparing its threat to that of HIV/AIDS and malaria.

via SciTechDaily|

#amr #antimicrobial-resistance #health

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Global Obesity Epidemic Predicted to Worsen by 2035

More than half of the world's population, or over 4 billion people, are projected to be overweight or obese by 2035, according to a report from the World Obesity Federation. The report warns of the expected economic effect of overweight and obesity, including healthcare costs, and urges countries to develop comprehensive national action plans to prevent and treat obesity. Obesity can increase health risks for heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, and more, and has been linked to mental health problems and a lesser quality of life.

via The Washington Post|

#economic-effect #health #health-risks