Abstract

Background: Antimicrobial resistance is a rising global public health threat. Overuse and inappropriate use of antibiotics are thought to contribute greatly to the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. The WHO and European Commission have initialized action plans on antimicrobial resistance, emphasizing the monitoring of antimicrobial use at national levels [1, 2]. Using data of national health surveys we investigate antibiotic use among community-dwelling adults aiming to identify regional differences and temporal trends in antibiotic use over time.

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