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editorial
. 1998 Sep 5;317(7159):609–610. doi: 10.1136/bmj.317.7159.609

Table.

Use of antibiotics3

Where antibiotics are used Types of use Questionable use
Human use (50%) 20% Hospital 20-50% Unnecessary
80% Community
Agricultural use (50%) 20% Therapeutic 40-80% Highly questionable
80% Prophylactic/growth promotion