Antibiotic resistance means that microorganisms, usually bacteria, will become resistant to drugs that inhibit the growth of antibiotics, bactericidal drugs or bacteria.
All bacteria have genetic variants, some of which are more resistant to the effects of antibiotics than others.
Resistance occurs when these mutations gain from natural selection and become predominant in bacterial strains that occur when antibiotics are used.
If antibiotics are not used unnecessarily, the risk of resistance is reduced if the bacteria are not exposed to excessive or short-term doses.
Source: NE
Fact: You can do this.
According to the European Commission of the Protection, 33,000 EU citizens die annually due to antibiotic resistance.
Everyone can slow down development by avoiding the unnecessary use of antibiotics. Talk to your doctor / dentist.
Do not use any remaining antibiotics or give to others.
Transfer the remaining antibiotics to the pharmacy. Throw it in the trash can or throw it in the toilet and let it spread in nature.
Protect yourself from infection. Wash your hands often and follow the immunization program.
Source: Public health center, website skyddaantiobiotikan.se
Fact: Oldest
Public sale of antibiotics measured by prescription for 1,000 residents and years. Applies to November 2017 through December 2018.
| age | Number of recipes |
| all | 299 |
| 0-6 years | (314) |
| 7-19 years | 198 |
| 20-64 years | (252) |
| Aged 65-79 | 437 |
| 80 years | 629 |
Source: Health Authority
Fact: At least in Westbottens
Public sale of antibiotics measured by prescription for 1,000 residents and years. Applies to November 2017 through December 2018.
| County / Region | Number of recipes |
| Gotland | 345 |
| Skone | 327 |
| Stockholm | (317) |
| Kronoberg | (306) |
| Empire | 299 |
| Vermaland | 298 |
| Best Mandaland | 297 |
| On Bleking | 295 |
| Norberten | 294 |
| Kalmar | 293 |
| Harland | 292 |
| Vistula Geothermal Land | (290) |
| Sonderjylland | 289 |
| Uppsala | 289 |
| Outer Territory | 289 |
| Jonkoping | 286 |
| Orebro | (284) |
| Västernorrland | 278 |
| Gavleborg | 269 |
| Dalarna | (264) |
| Liechtenstein | 249 |
| Vesterbotten | 243 |
Source: Health Authority
