Foodborne antimicrobial resistance (AMR): an economic concern
| dc.creator | Topazio, D. ; Moledina, A.; LeJeune, J.; | |
| dc.date | 2023-10-12T12:12:16Z | |
| dc.date | 2023-10-12T12:12:16Z | |
| dc.date | 2023 | |
| dc.date | 2023-09-07T12:30:38.0000000Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-06-28T00:51:40Z | |
| dc.description | Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of microorganisms to survive or proliferate in the presence of antimicrobial drugs, posing a significant threat to human and animal health. It increases healthcare and food production costs, and the misuse of antimicrobials exacerbates the problem. Effective stewardship and balancing the trade-offs between financial investments and societal benefits are crucial challenges in addressing AMR. Bacterial resistance to antimicrobials is increasing, with foodborne transmission contributing significantly. Contaminated food accounts for nearly 20% of infections caused by resistant Escherichia coli. The economic burden of foodborne antimicrobial resistance includes productivity losses and premature deaths, estimated at USD 50 billion in 2019. The World Bank projects a decline in global GDP, livestock production, and exports due to AMR by 2050, with potential negative impacts on international trade. In conclusion, AMR represents a genuine societal cost, affecting humans, animals, and plants. Therefore, policies are needed to minimize AMR, strengthen food control systems, support responsible antimicrobial use, and promote data sharing. | |
| dc.format | 2p. | |
| dc.format | application/pdf | |
| dc.identifier | https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/CC6014EN | |
| dc.identifier | http://www.fao.org/3/cc6014en/cc6014en.pdf | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/320894 | |
| dc.language | English | |
| dc.publisher | FAO ; | |
| dc.rights | FAO | |
| dc.title | Foodborne antimicrobial resistance (AMR): an economic concern | |
| dc.type | Policy brief |