More action needed on antibiotic resistance

Author (Corporate)	European Parliament: European Parliamentary Research Service
Series Title	At a Glance
Series Details	November 2016
Publication Date	November 2016
Content Type	Journal \| Series \| Blog, Overview
	The rise of antimicrobial resistance – when bacteria and other microorganisms become resistant to the treatments used against the infections they cause – is a pressing public health issue. Cross-sector efforts, particularly awareness-raising, are being intensified, both in the EU and globally. Author: Nicole Scholz
Source Link	Link to Main Source http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/ATAG/2016/593516/EPRS_ATA(2016)593516_EN.pdf
Related Links	ESO: Key Source: Antimicrobial resistance http://www.europeansources.info/record/website-antimicrobial-resistance-3/ EurActiv, 21.02.17: [Opinion] Antibiotic resistance needs global response http://www.euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/opinion/antibiotic-resistance-needs-global-response/
Subject Categories	Health
Countries / Regions	Europe