Claim Details

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are killing millions of people in 2024.

Checked on 2024-09-25

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Overall CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency 9.6
  • Relevance 10.0
  • Authority 9.0
  • Accuracy 9.0
  • Purpose 9.2
Sources:
Nearly 40 million people could die from antibiotic-resistant superbug ...

The annual number of people dying from gram-negative bacteria, like A. baumannii, that are resistant to carbapenem – a class of last-resort antibiotics used to treat severe bacterial infections ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (10.0): The source is from 2024, making it very current and up-to-date.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly discusses antibiotic-resistant bacteria and their impact, making it highly relevant to the claim.
  • Authority (8.0): CNN is a reputable news source, but the article does not specify the qualifications of the author.
  • Accuracy (8.0): The information provided seems reliable and correct, but it would be better if there were more specific data or statistics.
  • Purpose (9.0): The purpose of the article is clear, and it appears to be free of bias. However, it could be more detailed in its analysis.
Antibiotic resistance threatens to kill 208 million people in 25 years

A projection published by The Lancet on Tuesday estimates that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) could directly kill more than 39 million people and indirectly kill 169 million (due to problems associated with other pathologies) in 25 years — a total of 208 million people. According to the study — which analyzed 520 million individual records ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (10.0): The source is from 2024, making it very current and up-to-date.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly discusses antibiotic resistance and its potential impact on mortality, making it highly relevant to the claim.
  • Authority (10.0): The source is from El País, a reputable news source, and cites a study published in The Lancet, a well-respected medical journal.
  • Accuracy (10.0): The source provides specific projections and data from a credible study, indicating high accuracy.
  • Purpose (10.0): The purpose of the information is clear, as it aims to inform readers about the potential impact of antibiotic resistance. It appears to be free of bias, focusing on presenting factual information.
WHO updates list of drug-resistant bacteria most threatening to human ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its updated Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024, featuring 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria grouped into critical, high and medium categories for prioritization.The list provides guidance on the development of new and necessary treatments to stop the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (10.0): The source is from 2024, making it very up-to-date.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly relates to the claim about antibiotic-resistant bacteria and their threat to human health.
  • Authority (10.0): The World Health Organization (WHO) is a reputable and authoritative source in the field of global health.
  • Accuracy (10.0): The information provided by WHO is reliable, truthful, and correct based on their research and data.
  • Purpose (10.0): The purpose of the information is clear, as it aims to provide guidance on the development of new treatments to stop the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). It appears to be free of bias.
Drug-resistant superbugs projected to kill 39 million by 2050

Infections of drug-resistant superbugs are projected to kill nearly 40 million people over the next 25 years, a global analysis predicted on Monday, with the researchers urging action to avoid ...

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (10.0): The source is from 2024, making it very current and up-to-date.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly discusses drug-resistant superbugs and their projected impact, making it highly relevant to the claim.
  • Authority (8.0): The source is from a reputable news site, MedicalXpress, which is known for publishing credible health and medical news. However, it's not a direct source from a scientific journal or a government report.
  • Accuracy (8.0): The source provides a prediction based on a global analysis, but it doesn't provide specific data or statistics for 2024. It's accurate in terms of the general information provided, but lacks detailed data for the specific year mentioned in the claim.
  • Purpose (9.0): The purpose of the article is clear, as it aims to raise awareness about the projected impact of drug-resistant superbugs. It seems to be free of bias, focusing on presenting factual information and predictions based on a global analysis.
The Lancet: More than 39 million deaths from antibiotic-resistant ...

Originally posted by The Lancet. More than 39 million people around the world could die from antibiotic-resistant infections over the next 25 years, according to a study published in The Lancet.. The new study by the Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance (GRAM) Project is the first global analysis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) trends over time.

CRAAP Scores:
  • Currency (8.0): The source is from 2024, which is the same year as the claim, making it very current.
  • Relevance (10.0): The source directly discusses antibiotic-resistant infections and their potential impact on mortality, making it highly relevant to the claim.
  • Authority (9.0): The source is from The Lancet, a well-respected and reputable medical journal, which adds credibility to the information.
  • Accuracy (9.0): The study is based on a global analysis of antimicrobial resistance trends over time, providing a comprehensive and accurate picture of the situation.
  • Purpose (8.0): The purpose of the study is to raise awareness about the potential impact of antibiotic-resistant infections, which is clear and free of bias.
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