Antibiotic resistance to be the leading cause of death by 2050

The report published on Wednesday in Nairobi cited numerous examples: For instance, by 2050, antibiotic-resistant infections are expected to be the leading cause of death worldwide. To prevent this, many more people must gain access to affordable wastewater treatment technologies. The use of antibiotics in humans and agriculture must be much more strictly controlled, it stated.

According to its own statements, the GEO-6 report is the most comprehensive environmental study by the United Nations in the last five years. It involved 250 scientists and experts from more than 70 countries. It was published during the five-day UN Environment Conference.

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