The impact of socioeconomic status on the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in high-income nations: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses an escalating global threat, transforming once-treatable infections into major health challenges. Although antibiotic misuse is a well-known driver of AMR, particularly in low- and middle-income settings, the silent epidemic may be fueled by socioeconomic disparities even in high-income countries. This systematic review investigates the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and AMR prevalence across high-income nations based on the World Bank classification.

Design

The studies included in this review span multiple observational designs (cross-sectional, cohort, and case-control) across various high-income nations, assessing the association between SES indicators (eg, income, education, and household crowding) and AMR s

SUBMITTER: Levitch E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12538351 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature