Overview Of Antimicrobial Resistance And Epidemiology Of Türkiye With A One Health Approach

Since their discovery, antimicrobials have saved countless lives and formed the foundation of modern medicine. In addition, their use in veterinary medicine, agriculture, and livestock has provided great convenience. However, despite all these benefits, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), resulting from excessive and inappropriate use, threatens the global achievements made against diseases and thus public health. The World Health Organization (WHO) included AMR in its “Ten Threats to Global Health” list published in 2019 and encouraged the joint participation of all nations and stakeholders for effective action. This issue, which has become a global concern for many organizations, is also emerging as a growing problem in Türkiye. According to current AMR reports, Türkiye is one of the countries with the highest resistance rates in the WHO European Region. These findings highlight the urgency and importance of the fight against AMR. The misuse of antimicrobials in the food industry and veterinary medicine, as well as their environmental effects, should be considered priority issues, and policies should be shaped through intersectoral cooperation. In this review, AMR is evaluated through the One Health approach, and Türkiye’s AMR data obtained from reports are analyzed.