January 22, 2026
The University of Minnesota’s CIDRAP covered an OHT collaborative study that shows how gender inequalities influence antibiotic consumption across countries.
Drawing on more than two decades of data from 70 countries, the research, published in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, shows that differences in women’s access to education, participation in the workforce, and representation in society are linked to how antibiotics are used.
The researchers analyzed global antibiotic consumption trends alongside key gender indicators, while accounting for income levels, healthcare access, health spending, and population demographics.
The findings highlight that gender inequality is not just a social concern; it also has important implications for public health and efforts to tackle antimicrobial resistance.
Read CIDRAP’s coverage here.
