Travel Related Non-Infectious Hazards
Depending upon a traveler's itinerary and means of transportation, he or she could encounter a variety of environmental hazards. Being prepared for such encounters is an important aspect of planning for international travel.
Some of the non-infectious hazards for which international travelers should anticipate and prepare for are below:
- Air Travel - decreased cabin barometric pressure, deep venous thrombosis risk
- Jet Lag
- Motion Sickness
- Excessive sun exposure
- Extreme Heat and Cold
- dehydration, heat stroke
- hypothermia, frostbite
- Altitude illness
- Water recreation
- Drowning, boating & diving accidents
- Biological and chemical contamination
- Injuries, particularly those due to automobile accidents, are a leading cause of death in international travelers.
- Animal exposures - In some areas of the world rabies is endemic. Avoidance of exposure to animals both wild and domestic is advised (particularly for children).
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