Antibiotic residues in soil pose health risks to farm workers. This study quantifies soil antibiotic exposure risk (SABER) using global data on soil concentrations, farm employment and working hours. The highest SABER occurs in East Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia, with 1,000 ha farms reducing exposure effectively while sustaining rural employment.
- Fangkai Zhao
- Yinshuai Li
- Liding Chen