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A look at 12 countries reveals widespread misconceptions about antibiotic resistance, calling it “a global health crisis”

The World Health Organization released a new survey on the risk from overusing antibiotics. A look at 12 countries reveals widespread misconceptions about antibiotic resistance, calling it “a global health crisis.” They are leading to superbug infections, longer hospital stays, higher medical costs and deaths. Dr. Holly Phillips joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the survey.

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Eighty percent of the antibiotics used in this country are not taken by humans to fight disease, but to help farm animals grow bigger, faster

California is home to the nation's toughest law dealing with antibiotics given to animals that people eat. Gov. Jerry Brown signed the bill Saturday. Eighty percent of the antibiotics used in this country are not taken by humans to fight disease, but to help farm animals grow bigger, faster. That is fueling the rise of antibiotic resistance in people, including the threat from superbugs. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to discuss the impact of the new law.

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America's most iconic fast-food chain announced it will stop buying chickens that are fed certain antibiotics

America's most iconic fast-food chain announced it will stop buying chickens that are fed certain antibiotics. They are also introducing milk that's free of growth hormones. The move comes amid concerns over antibiotic-resistant superbugs and could set the table for big changes across the food industry. Consumer Reports' Jean Halloran joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss this move.

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