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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens millions of lives annually, with bacterial infections claiming one in every eight global deaths, said a study published in The Lancet, painting a grim picture of a world where 50 lakh lives are lost each year due to bacteria resistant to antibiotics.
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Improving and expanding existing methods to prevent infections, such as hand hygiene, regular cleaning and sterilisation of equipment in healthcare facilities, availability of safe drinking water, effective sanitation and use of paediatric vaccines, could prevent over 750,000 deaths associated with AMR every year in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), estimates a new modelling analysis as part of a new four paper Series published in The Lancet.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. About 7.5 lakh deaths associated with antimicrobial resistance (AMR) could be prevented every year in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) by improving measures that prevent infections, according to an analysis, part of a four-paper series published in The Lancet journal. India News | About 7.5 Lakh Deaths a Year in LMICs Could Be Prevented by Infection Control: Lancet Study.