How Antimicrobial Resistance Is Linked to Climate Change: An Overview of Two Intertwined Global Challenges

University of Catania

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Abstract

Globally, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and climate change (CC) are two of the top health emergencies, and can be considered as two interlinked public health priorities. The complex commonalities between AMR and CC should be deeply investigated in a One Health perspective. Here, we provided an overview of the current knowledge about the relationship between AMR and CC. Overall, the studies included pointed out the need for applying a systemic approach to planetary health. Firstly, CC increasingly brings humans and animals into contact, leading to outbreaks of zoonotic and vector-borne diseases with pandemic potential. Although it is well-established that antimicrobial use in human, animal and environmental…

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430
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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Pandemic
  • Climate change
  • Environmental planning
  • One Health
  • Human health
  • Antibiotic resistance
  • Public health
  • Environmental health
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Clean water and sanitation
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