The global impact of industrialisation and climate change on antimicrobial resistance: assessing the role of Eco-AMR Zones

IF 2.9 4区环境科学与生态学 Q3 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Pub Date : 2025-05-05 DOI:10.1007/s10661-025-14086-3

Emmanuel Adedeji Oyelayo, Tayo John Taiwo, Samuel Oyeponle Oyelude, Jude Oluwapelumi Alao

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Abstract

This study examines the relationship between industrialisation, climate change, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) gene prevalence. Data analysis from the top 20 highly industrialised and the top 20 least industrialised nations revealed that industrial activities significantly contribute to global warming, with temperature increases of up to 2 °C observed in highly industrialised regions. These environmental changes influence the distribution and evolution of AMR genes, as rising temperatures can affect bacterial resistance in a manner similar to antibiotics. Through a bioinformatics approach, a marked disparity in AMR gene frequencies was observed between highly industrialised and less industrialised nations, with developed countries reporting higher frequencies due to extensive antibiotic use and advanced monitoring systems. ‘Eco-AMR Zones’ is proposed as a solution to specialised areas by promoting sustainable industrial practices, enforcing pollution controls, and regulating antibiotic use to mitigate AMR’s environmental and public health impacts. These zones, supported by collaboration across various sectors, offer a promising approach to preserving antibiotic effectiveness and reducing environmental degradation. The study emphasises the importance of integrated global strategies that address both the ecological and public health challenges posed by AMR, advocating for sustainable practices, international collaboration, and ongoing research to combat the evolving threats of climate change and antimicrobial resistance.

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工业化和气候变化对抗菌素耐药性的全球影响：评估生态抗菌素耐药性区的作用

本研究探讨了工业化、气候变化和抗菌素耐药性（AMR）基因流行之间的关系。来自工业化程度最高的20个国家和工业化程度最低的20个国家的数据分析显示，工业活动对全球变暖起到了重要作用，在工业化程度最高的地区，气温上升了2摄氏度。这些环境变化影响了抗菌素耐药性基因的分布和进化，因为温度升高会以类似抗生素的方式影响细菌耐药性。通过生物信息学方法，在高度工业化和欠工业化国家之间观察到AMR基因频率的显着差异，发达国家报告的频率较高，因为广泛使用抗生素和先进的监测系统。“生态抗菌素耐药性区”被提议作为一种专门领域的解决方案，通过促进可持续的工业实践、实施污染控制和规范抗生素的使用来减轻抗菌素耐药性对环境和公共卫生的影响。这些区域在各部门合作的支持下，为保持抗生素有效性和减少环境退化提供了一种有希望的方法。该研究强调，必须制定综合全球战略，应对抗生素耐药性带来的生态和公共卫生挑战，倡导可持续做法、国际合作和正在进行的研究，以应对气候变化和抗菌素耐药性不断演变的威胁。

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Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 环境科学-环境科学

CiteScore

4.70

自引率

6.70%

发文量

1000

审稿时长

7.3 months

期刊介绍： Environmental Monitoring and Assessment emphasizes technical developments and data arising from environmental monitoring and assessment, the use of scientific principles in the design of monitoring systems at the local, regional and global scales, and the use of monitoring data in assessing the consequences of natural resource management actions and pollution risks to man and the environment.