The Growing Global Threat Of Antibiotic Resistance Ielts Reading Answers

Hospitals will become breeding grounds for resistant bacteria.

What are the two main contributors to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that antibiotic resistance is a major threat to global health, food security, and development. The organization estimates that at least 700,000 people die each year due to drug-resistant infections. If left unchecked, antibiotic resistance could lead to 10 million deaths annually by 2050.