You've likely heard that overuse of antibiotics can lead to resistance, making them ineffective. England's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sally Davies, warns of the profound risks this creates.
In Great Britain, 1,250 people die annually from infections no longer treatable with antibiotics. Prof. Davies cautions that in 20 years, routine medical procedures could turn deadly, as the pharmaceutical industry develops too few new antibiotics.
A Danger as Great as Terrorism or Climate Change
The crisis of failing antibiotics has loomed for years. Prof. Davies is pushing to elevate it on the political agenda, comparing its threat to terrorism and climate change.
