Challenges to tackling antimicrobial resistance : economic and policy responses /

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a biological mechanism whereby a micro-organism evolves over time to develop the ability to become resistant to antimicrobial therapies such as antibiotics. The drivers of and potential solutions to AMR are complex, often spanning multiple sectors. The international...

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Corporate Author:	Cambridge University Press
Other Authors:	Anderson, Michael (Research officer) (Editor), Cecchini, Michele (Editor), Mossialos, Elias (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2020.
Series:	European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies series.
Subjects:	Drug resistance in microorganisms > Economic aspects. Drug resistance in microorganisms > Government policy. Drug development > Economic aspects. Drug development > Government policy. Médicaments > Développement > Aspect économique. Médicaments > Développement > Politique gouvernementale. Drug development Drug resistance Electronic books.
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Summary:	Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a biological mechanism whereby a micro-organism evolves over time to develop the ability to become resistant to antimicrobial therapies such as antibiotics. The drivers of and potential solutions to AMR are complex, often spanning multiple sectors. The internationally recognised response to AMR advocates for a 'One Health' approach, which requires policies to be developed and implemented across human, animal, and environmental health. To date, misaligned economic incentives have slowed the development of novel antimicrobials and limited efforts to reduce antimicrobial usage. However, the research which underpins the variety of policy options to tackle AMR is rapidly evolving across multiple disciplines such as human medicine, veterinary medicine, agricultural sciences, epidemiology, economics, sociology and psychology. By bringing together in one place the latest evidence and analysing the different facets of the complex problem of tackling AMR, this book offers an accessible summary for policy-makers, academics and students on the big questions around AMR policy.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xxi, 250 pages)
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781108864121 1108864120 1108799450 9781108799454
DOI:	10.1017/9781108864121