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Drug resistance could cause 10 million death annually: UN report

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About 10 million deaths could occur annually by 2050 due to anti-microbial resistance (AMR), says a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report launched on Tuesday. The UN Environment Programme's report highlights the need to control pollution created by industries such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and healthcare to reduce the emergence, transmission, and spread of superbugs.