Question

Refer to the CDC Antibiotic Resistance Threats in the United States, 2013 PDF, pages 13-17, 50-52, and 58-62 for a complete

version of this information.
In the last paragraph on page 13, the authors claim that most deaths due to antibiotic resistance occur in healthcare facilities.
How does the information in the introductory paragraph on page 51 best develop this claim?
It gives details about a particular strain of bacteria that causes deaths in hospitals.
It reports the number of deaths that occur each year due to antibiotic resistance.
O It describes the physical condition that causes the most antibiotic resistant deaths.
It suggests how to inform the public about using antibiotics according to directions.

Answer 1

The information in the introductory paragraph on page 51 best develops the claim that most deaths due to antibiotic resistance occur in healthcare facilities by reporting the number of deaths that occur each year due to antibiotic resistance.

Here's why:

The claim on page 13 states that most deaths due to antibiotic resistance occur in healthcare facilities.

The introductory paragraph on page 51 provides specific numbers related to deaths due to antibiotic resistance.

By quantifying the claim, the information provides evidence and strengthens its validity.

While the other options might be relevant to the topic of antibiotic resistance, they do not directly address the claim about deaths in healthcare facilities.

Option A: This option mentions a specific strain of bacteria, which might be relevant to healthcare settings, but it doesn't provide information about death rates specifically in those facilities.

Option B: This option describes the physical condition that causes antibiotic resistant deaths, but it doesn't specify where these deaths occur.

Option C: This option focuses on informing the public about proper antibiotic use, which is important for preventing resistance, but it doesn't address the claim about deaths in healthcare facilities.

Therefore, the most relevant and supportive information for the claim is the number of deaths reported in the introductory paragraph on page 51. This quantifies the claim and underscores the significance of the issue within healthcare settings.