Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has now emerged as a chronic public health problem globally, with the forecast of 10 million deaths per year globally by 2050. AMR occurs when viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites do not respond to antimicrobial treatments in humans and animals, thus allowing the survival of the microorganism within the host. The prominent cause contributing to the current crisis remains to be the overuse and misuse of antimicrobials, particularly the inappropriate usage of antibiotics, increasing the global burden of antimicrobial resistance. The global consumption and usage of antibiotics are therefore closely monitored at all times. This review provides a current overview of the implications of strategies used by international governmental organisations, including the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to address the problem of antibiotic resistance, as well as the “One Health Approach,” a system incorporating a multidisciplinary effort to achieve the best possible health outcome by acknowledging the clear connections between humans, animals and their shared environment. The importance of public awareness and health literacy of lay audiences still needs to be further emphasised as part of global and local action plans. Antimicrobial resistance continues to be a major global public health dilemma of the 21st century. Already this topic is receiving substantial political input from the G7 countries and continues to be on the agenda of numerous political conferences. The consequences of failure to adequately address AMR are profound, with estimations of a return to the pre-antibiotic era, where everyday infections relating to childbirth, surgery and open fractured limbs could be potentially life-threatening. AMR itself represents a microcosm of factors, including social anthropology, civil unrest/war, diasporas, ethnic displacement, political systems, healthcare, economics, societal behaviour both at a population and individual level, health literacy, geoclimatic events, global travel and pharmaceutical innovation and investment, thus finding a solution that adequately addresses AMR and which helps stem further AMR emergence is complicated. Success will involve individuals, communities and nations all working together to ensure that the world continues to possess a sufficient armamentarium of effective antimicrobials that will sustain human and animal health, both now and in the future.

Ka Wah Kelly Tang

Beverley C. Millar

John E. Moore

British Journal of Biomedical Science

《英国生物医学科学杂志》致力于发表代表生物医学科学实践明显进步的高质量原创研究，以及总结生物医学科学领域最新进展的评论。该杂志的总体目标是为传播有关疾病诊断和管理的新信息和创新信息提供一个平台，这些信息对执业实验室科学家很有价值。

The British Journal of Biomedical Science is dedicated to publishing high-quality original research that represents significant advancements in the practice of biomedical science, as well as review articles summarizing the latest developments in the field. The overall aim of the journal is to provide a platform for disseminating new and innovative information regarding disease diagnosis and management, which is valuable to practicing laboratory scientists.

《British Journal of Biomedical Science》致力于发表高质量的原创研究，这些研究代表了生物医学科学实践的显著进步。同时，期刊也欢迎对生物医学科学领域最新进展的评论文章。该杂志的主要目标是为传播有关疾病诊断和管理的新信息和创新提供一个平台，这些信息对执业实验室科学家具有重要价值。

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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

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