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— A recent study reveals over three million children died in 2022 from antibiotic-resistant infections. This alarming trend shows bacteria evolving to resist known antibiotics, turning treatable infections deadly. Southeast Asia and Africa are the hardest hit, with 752,000 and 659,000 child deaths reported respectively.
The misuse and over-prescription of antibiotics are primary causes of this crisis. In Southeast Asia, the use of “Watch” group antibiotics increased by 160% between 2019 and 2021. Experts warn that this dangerous trend demands urgent global action to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies AMR as a severe public health threat. Experts call for stricter regulations on antibiotic prescriptions and investment in new drug development. However, solutions remain complex as the issue spans human health, agriculture, and environmental management.
Without decisive intervention, society risks returning to a pre-antibiotic era where common infections become fatal again. The study urges immediate multinational cooperation to prevent untreatable infections from threatening vulnerable populations worldwide, especially children.