Italy: appropriate level to tackle antibiotic resistance 2018

This statistic displays the response of individuals when asked at what level they believe it is most effective to tackle resistance to antibiotics in Italy in 2018. Antibiotics are medications that can kill or hinder the growth of bacteria which can cause infections in people and animals. Antibiotic resistance occurs when there is a mutation in the bacteria's genes, however excessive use of antibiotics can also lead to the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria. In 2018, 23 percent of respondents believed that antibiotic resistance should be tackled at national level whereas only 13 percent of people believe that antibiotic resistance should be tackled at the individual level or within the family.