The Daily Digest: Polluting Our Rivers with Antibiotics

the-bigger-picture · the-daily-digest · 28 May 2019 · 12 mins listen

We often look to the overprescription and overuse of antibiotics as a cause for the rise in antimicrobial resistance. But a new global study has shown that rivers can also be an important factor in this problem.

Produced by:

Lim Sue Ann

Presented by:

Tee Shiao Eek,Kelly Anissa,Lim Sue Ann

Categories:

Environment,Science,Health Policy,Diseases and Conditions,Mental Health,Healthy Living,Fitness,Medical Innovation and Technology,Social Issues

Tags:

antibiotic resistance, rivers, antibiotic pollution, drug-resistance, pathogens, Daily Digest, Bigger Picture

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