Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a biological mechanism whereby a
micro-organism evolves over time to develop the ability to become
resistant to antimicrobial therapies such as antibiotics. The drivers
of and potential solutions to AMR are complex, often spanning multiple
sectors. The internationally recognised response to AMR advocates for
a 'One Health' approach, which requires policies to be developed and
implemented across human, animal, and environmental health. To date,
misaligned economic incentives have slowed the development of novel
antimicrobials and limited efforts to reduce antimicrobial usage.
However, the research which underpins the variety of policy options to
tackle AMR is rapidly evolving across multiple disciplines such as
human medicine, veterinary medicine, agricultural sciences,
epidemiology, economics, sociology and psychology. By bringing
together in one place the latest evidence and analysing the different
facets of the complex problem of tackling AMR, this book offers an
accessible summary for policy-makers, academics and students on the
big questions around AMR policy. This title is available as Open
Access on Cambridge Core.
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Economic and Policy Responses
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781108873758
Publisert
2025
Utgiver
Cambridge University Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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