Four ways people with disabilities face increased vulnerability to AMR

Inequities endured by people with disabilities drive AMR.

• Barriers to accessing healthcare centers impact disease prevention and treatment.
• Reduced access to water, sanitation, and hygiene increases the risk of infections.
• Higher risk of urinary tract infections and pneumonia for people with some impairments increases antibiotic use.
• Unemployment, housing insecurity, and limited access to education worsen health and vulnerability to AMR.