Antimicrobial Resistance: A Serious Global Health Threat: Part 1

Authors

Andrew N. Rowan, WellBeing InternationalFollow

Abstract

This article examines the development of antimicrobials, from early 20th-century discoveries like Salvarsan and penicillin to modern antibiotics, and discusses the concurrent rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). It emphasizes the significant threat AMR poses to global health, citing WHO data on mortality rates, and underscores the necessity for comprehensive strategies to address this growing challenge.

Recommended Citation

Rowan, Andrew N. (2025) "Antimicrobial Resistance: A Serious Global Health Threat: Part 1," WellBeing News: Vol. 7: Iss. 3, Article 1.
Available at: https://www.wellbeingintlstudiesrepository.org/wbn/vol7/iss3/1