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Life and Death

Reading Time 2 min
June 10, 2026

Antibiotics help save millions of lives. However, they pose a problem when added to animal feed in particular, as their mass use promotes resistance. An overview of the situation in figures

Where it gets dangerous for people

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) arises when microorganisms no longer respond to medication. In some regions of the world, the resulting mortality will increase significantly, estimated number of AMR-related deaths per 100,000 population in 2050

Sources: FMI, Statista

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Less favorable chances

Non-AMR-related deaths and AMR-related deaths,by selected types of disease, 2021

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Verhängnisvolle Zugabe

Einsatz von Antibiotika bei Nutztieren, in ausgewählten Ländern in Milligramm pro Kilogramm Körpergewicht 2023

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Risks and side effects

Ratio of AMR-related deaths to daily doses of antibiotics, in selected countries, 2021

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