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17 April 2024 Environmental Drivers of Antimicrobial Resistance in Low and Middle-Income Countries: The Impacts of a Changing World
Abdulqadir J Nashwan, Hussain Haider Shah, Tooba Hussain, Sameer Abdul Rauf, Sirwan Khalid Ahmed
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Abstract

This letter highlights the impact of environmental drivers on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) and highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to address this global health threat. Key factors, such as agricultural practices, wastewater treatment, and pollution, contribute to the development and spread of resistant pathogens. Utilizing the One Health approach, the paper emphasizes the importance of promoting responsible antimicrobial use, strengthening public health systems, investing in innovative research, and raising public awareness. By understanding and addressing these environmental drivers, we can work toward safeguarding global health and ensuring a sustainable future.

Abdulqadir J Nashwan, Hussain Haider Shah, Tooba Hussain, Sameer Abdul Rauf, and Sirwan Khalid Ahmed "Environmental Drivers of Antimicrobial Resistance in Low and Middle-Income Countries: The Impacts of a Changing World," Environmental Health Insights 18(1), (17 April 2024). https://doi.org/10.1177/11786302241246420
Received: 21 March 2024; Accepted: 22 March 2024; Published: 17 April 2024
KEYWORDS
antimicrobial resistance
environmental drivers
low and middle-income countries
One Health approach
sustainable practices
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