Challenges to Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: Economic and Policy Responses (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781108799454)

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. This title is available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Author: Michael Anderson
ISBN-10: 1108799450
ISBN-13: 9781108799454
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 04/23/2020
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.70w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 03/01/2021