Over 3 Million Children Lost Their Lives to AMR Infections in 2022, Urgent Global Response Needed
Major Study Unveils Alarming AMR Impact on Children
A recent comprehensive study conducted by ESCMID Global has revealed a staggering statistic: over 3 million children died from infections related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in 2022. This landmark study emphasizes the urgent need for robust local and global strategies to tackle pediatric AMR, especially in regions heavily affected, such as Southeast Asia and Africa.
The Toll of Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance poses a significant threat to children, who are particularly vulnerable to infections. The research outlined that in 2022, there were more than 752,000 child fatalities in Southeast Asia and approximately 659,000 in Africa due to complications associated with AMR. Disturbingly, many of these deaths were attributed to the usage of **