Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) adds to the burden of communicable diseases and strains the health systems of a nation.
2.AMR imposes a huge health cost on the patient.
3.One Health approach aims at providing healthcare services at a nominal cost to all the Indian citizens.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 2 are correct. AMR adds to the burden of communicable diseases and strains the health systems of a nation. AMR imposes a huge health cost on the patient.

Statement 3 is incorrect. One Health approach requires all stakeholders to work together towards an integrated programme linking challenges of humans, terrestrial and aquatic animals, plant health, food and feed production and the environment.

Source: ForumIAS