Superbugs could kill millions more and cost $2tn a year by 2050, models show
A new study funded by the UK government predicts that without urgent action, the rise of antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" could have dire consequences by 2050. The research, which covers 122 countries, estimates that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) could lead to an additional 10 million deaths per year worldwide and cost the global economy nearly $2 trillion annually. This alarming scenario underscores the need for a coordinated global response to address the growing threat of antibiotic resistance. The findings highlight the significant economic and public health implications if the issue of superbugs is not adequately addressed in the coming years.
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