Research Identifies Imbalance in India's Antibiotic Use, Fueling Resistance Worries

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Published: 2026-07-26
Category: health
Source: PMF IAS (citing The Lancet Public Health)
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A new study in The Lancet Public Health journal has uncovered a substantial imbalance in antibiotic consumption across India. The research indicates that a large percentage of countries globally are overusing antibiotics, and many continue to prescribe drugs no longer recommended by the WHO. This pattern raises significant concerns about the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.

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