Environmental Dimensions of Antimicrobial Resistance - Summary for Policymakers

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.organizationEconomy Division
dc.date.accessioned2022-02-21T16:51:38Z
dc.date.available2022-02-21T16:51:38Z
dc.date.issued2022-02
dc.descriptionFor decades antimicrobials have contributed to the reduction of infectious diseases in humans, animals and plants, saving lives and increasing productivity. Their effectiveness is now in jeopardy. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when microbes such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi are resistant to antimicrobial treatments used in healthcare and in crop and animal production. Given the interconnection of human, animal, plant and ecosystems health, a ‘One Health’ response to AMR is essential.en
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dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/38373
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number22 p.
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectantimicrobial resistance
dc.subjectantibiotic
dc.subjectpollutant
dc.subjectsanitation
dc.subjectsewage
dc.subjectwaste
dc.subjectpharmaceutical industry
dc.subjectmedical waste
dc.subjectcrop
dc.subjectanimal product
dc.subjectpollution source
dc.subjectenvironmental management
dc.subject.sdgSDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
dc.subject.sdgSDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
dc.subject.sdgSDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
dc.subject.themechemistry
dc.subject.themechemical pollution
dc.subject.themeadministration
dc.subject.themeenvironmental governance
dc.titleEnvironmental Dimensions of Antimicrobial Resistance - Summary for Policymakersen
dc.typePolicy brief

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