Antibiotic Resistance Costs

The book examines the history of antibiotic use and misuse, explaining how overuse in medicine and agriculture has fueled resistance. Structured to comprehensively analyze the economic dimensions, it begins with the science behind antibiotic resistance and its global prevalence. Progressing through chapters, it delves into treatment costs, productivity impacts, assesses long-term consequences, and concludes with policy recommendations. By integrating data from organizations like the World Health Organization and economic models, it quantifies the costs and projects the future economic impact, making it a valuable resource for policymakers and health economists.