Pharmaceuticals, toxicity and antimicrobial resistance. Advancing human health and environmental risk assessment
Daniel João Duarte
Abstract:Pharmaceuticals are an indispensable tool against disease and morbidity in humans and animals. However, their use also poses some challenges and can lead to undesirable consequences, some of the most concerning of which are increased environmental pollution and antimicrobial resistance. The assessment of the environmental and human health risks posed by pharmaceuticals is a critical exercise to help make the best use of available knowledge to identify data gaps and prioritize strategies holding most promise. … Show more
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