Antibiotic Use Rises in Luxembourg Since 2021
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Antibiotic use in Luxembourg has been rising since 2021, according to recent health data. Antibiotics are medicines used to treat infections caused by bacteria.
Luxembourg now consumes more antibiotics than its European neighbours, making it stand out compared with other countries in the region.
Health experts are concerned about this trend. When antibiotics are used too often, bacteria can develop resistance, meaning the medicine stops working against them.
Antibiotic resistance is a serious global health issue. It can make infections harder to treat and increase the risk of complications for patients.
Doctors and public health officials are urging people to use antibiotics carefully. They recommend taking them only when truly necessary, and always as prescribed by a doctor.
The rise in consumption since 2021 has raised questions about why usage has increased, and what can be done to lower it in the future.
Public awareness campaigns often remind people that antibiotics do not work against viruses, such as the common cold or flu.
Authorities in Luxembourg may look at ways to reduce unnecessary prescriptions, following the pattern of other countries that have managed to lower their antibiotic use.
Vocabulary10 words
- antibiotic
- medicine that fights infections caused by bacteria
- neighbours
- countries or people that are near you
- resistance
- when bacteria stop reacting to medicine
- prescribed
- given by a doctor for medical use
- consumption
- the amount of something that is used
- infections
- illnesses caused by bacteria or viruses
- complications
- extra problems that make an illness worse
- awareness
- knowing about something important
- authorities
- people or groups in charge, like government
- trend
- a general direction something is moving in
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1. Since 2021 2. Bacteria can become resistant 3. False
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Antibiotic use in Luxembourg has been _____ since 2021, according to recent health data.
Luxembourg now _____ more antibiotics than its European neighbours, making it stand out compared with other countries in the region.
Health experts are concerned about this trend. When antibiotics are used too often, bacteria can develop _____, meaning the medicine stops working against them.
Antibiotic resistance is a serious global health issue. It can make infections harder to treat and increase the risk of _____ for patients.
Doctors and public health officials are urging people to use antibiotics carefully. They recommend taking them only when truly _____, and always as _____ by a doctor.
The rise in consumption since 2021 has raised questions about why usage has _____, and what can be done to lower it in the future.
Public _____ campaigns often remind people that antibiotics do not work against viruses, such as the common cold or flu.
_____ in Luxembourg may look at ways to reduce unnecessary prescriptions, following the pattern of other countries that have managed to lower their antibiotic use.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think antibiotic use has increased in Luxembourg since 2021?
- What problems can happen if bacteria become resistant to antibiotics?
- How can doctors help reduce unnecessary antibiotic use?
- What can individuals do to use antibiotics more responsibly?
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