TRAVEL & HEALTH
International travel can pose various risks to health, depending on the characteristics of both the traveler and the travel. Travelers may encounter sudden and significant changes in altitude, humidity, microbes, and temperature, which can result in ill-health. In addition, serious health risks may arise in areas where accommodation is of poor quality, hygiene and sanitation are inadequate, medical services are not well developed and clean water is unavailable. International travel is on the rise, as millions of people travel for professional, social, recreational, and humanitarian purposes each year. All travelers must prepare for the variety of health risks they can be exposed to in unfamiliar environments before, during, and after they travel. People planning to travel should seek advice on the potential hazards in their chosen destinations and understand how best to protect their health and minimize the risk of acquiring the disease. Forward planning, appropriate preventive me...