Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality around the world. An estimated 6 million healthcare-associated infections occur each year across the United States, Europe and Japan alone.* The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there are 1.7 million infections resulting in approximately 99,000 deaths annually in the United States, making healthcare-associated infections the fourth leading cause of death.* Beyond the human toll, there is an enormous financial burden to healthcare systems worldwide. BD is committed to applying its expertise, resources and technologies toward the prevention of healthcare-associated infections worldwide.