Post-pandemic rebound in antibiotic consumption, especially in middle-income countries, raises concerns about antimicrobial resistance and global health challenges. Study: Global trends in antibiotic consumption during 2016–2023 and future projections through 2030 . Image Credit: Saiful52/Shutterstock.
com In a recent study published in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , a group of researchers analyzed antibiotic consumption trends (2016-2023), impacts of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and economic growth, and project future use to guide antimicrobial resistance policies. Background Antibiotic resistance is a pressing global health challenge, contributing to nearly 5 million deaths in 2019, with the highest mortality rates in low-income countries despite lower consumption. Resistance arises from overuse in humans, agriculture, and animals and poor infection control.
Antibiotic consumption rose by 65% between 2000 and 2015, driven by economic growth in: lower-middle-income countries (LMICs), while high-income countries (HICs) maintain higher per capita rates. Over-reliance on antibiotics, particularly in need of improved sanitation, increases resistance. Surveillance of antibiotic use is critical for tailoring policies and addressing disparities.
Further research is needed to link consumption trends with resistance and outcomes. About the study Data were retrieved for 67 countries using the IQVIA Medical Information Data Analysis System (MIDAS) databa.
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