The Decreasing Effectiveness of Antibiotics

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Health Education

Grade(s)

10, 11, 12

Overview

Two doctors explain that, while antibiotics have helped protect people from infections since becoming widely available after World War II, this unique class of drugs is losing its effectiveness from overuse. The more exposure bacteria have to an antibiotic, the more likely they will develop resistance to the antibiotic. Because as much as half of all antibiotic use in the United States is either unnecessary or inappropriate, more and more people may die of infections that were once easily treatable. 

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10 - Health Education

HE19.HE.3.1

Evaluate the accessibility and validity of health information, products, and services.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10 - Health Education

HE19.HE.5.3

Justify the appropriateness of individual vs. collaborative decision-making in various situations.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10-12 - Leaders in Health Advocacy

HE19.LHA.8.3

Communicate to peer or community groups on health-related topics.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

CUSTOM

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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