Are cultural dimensions relevant for explaining cross-national differences in antibiotic use in Europe?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Antibiotics are widely-used medicines for which a more prudent use has been advocated to minimize development of resistance. There are considerable cross-national differences that can only partially be explained by epidemiological di...

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Main Authors: Kelen Greta, Cohen Joachim, Hofstede Geert, Lundborg Cecilia, Grigoryan Larissa, Deschepper Reginald, Deliens Luc, Haaijer-Ruskamp Flora M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-06-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/8/123