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Antimicrobial consumption - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2019
In 2019, the average total (community and hospital sector combined) consumption of antibacterials for systemic use (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) group J01) in the EU/EEA was 19.4 defined daily doses (DDD) per 1 000 inhabitants per day (country range: 9.5–34.1). During the period 2010–2019, a statistically significant decrease was observed for the EU/EEA overall.
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Downloadable tables: Antimicrobial consumption - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2019
Data from the 'Antimicrobial consumption - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2018
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Downloadable figures and Annex 1: Antimicrobial consumption - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2019
Data from the 'Antimicrobial consumption - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2019.
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Antibiotic Resistance - What can you do as a healthcare specialist?
We are facing the possibility of a future where antibiotics will no longer be effective due to the antimicrobial resistance. This video explains what healthcare specialists can do to prevent this.
News
Antimicrobial resistance and consumption remains high in the EU/EEA and the UK, according to new ECDC data
New data released today by ECDC show that levels of antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial consumption in the EU/EEA and the UK are still of concern, particularly in the southern and eastern parts of Europe.
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European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) 2020
European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) is a European health initiative coordinated by ECDC. It provides a platform and support for national campaigns on the prudent use of antibiotics in the EU/EEA and is marked each year across Europe on 18 November. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, EAAD will this year consist of a entirely digital campaign.
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Antimicrobial consumption - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2018
In 2018, the average total consumption (community and hospital sector combined) of antibacterials for systemic use (ATC group J01) in the EU/EEA was 20.1 DDD per 1 000 inhabitants per day (country range: 9.7–34.0). During the period 2009–2018, no statistically significant change was observed for the EU/EEA overall.
Data
Downloadable figures and Annex 1: Antimicrobial consumption - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2018
Data from the 'Antimicrobial consumption - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2018'
Data
Downloadable tables: Antimicrobial consumption - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2018
Data from the 'Antimicrobial consumption - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2018'