Montezuma's revenge is only one of the many potential hazards affecting international travelers. Long airline flights and exposure to unfamiliar environments, new infectious diseases, emergency situations, or criminal encounters can threaten travelers' health and safety. With adequate preparation, however, travelers can reduce their risk of illness and injury. In this comprehensive review, Dr Bratton discusses the many hazards of international travel and offers advice about what to tell your patients before they go.
Advising patients about international travel
What they can do to protect their health and safety
Postgraduate Medicine ; 106 , 1 ; 57-64
01.01.1999
8 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch