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Antibiotic prescriptions and cases of resistant bacteria in England have continued to soar despite dire warnings and campaigns, figures show.
Public Health England found a 6% increase in prescriptions between 2010 and 2013 and warned that up to half may be "inappropriate".
It found a link between areas of high prescribing and resistant bacteria.
Experts said the report showed we were "squandering an unbelievably precious resource".
Antibiotics have been one of the greatest breakthroughs in medicine and have saved millions of lives. But there is growing concern that overuse is making them less effective as bacteria develop resistance.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29553435
Public Health England found a 6% increase in prescriptions between 2010 and 2013 and warned that up to half may be "inappropriate".
It found a link between areas of high prescribing and resistant bacteria.
Experts said the report showed we were "squandering an unbelievably precious resource".
Antibiotics have been one of the greatest breakthroughs in medicine and have saved millions of lives. But there is growing concern that overuse is making them less effective as bacteria develop resistance.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29553435