Introduction
Travellers’ diarrhoea can be caused by many different organisms most of which are spread through faecal/oral route.
Food and Water
Contamination of food and water with living organisms is a major cause of illness amongst travellers.
In Britain, we drink water straight [...]
Sunscreens
If you’ll be vacationing in a warm climate, you’ll probably be spending a good deal of time in the sun. Even though the warmth of the sun may feel good, basking unprotected in the rays is not healthy. Not only does it age your skin, it also increases your risk of skin cancer. The types [...]
Part of a healthy trip is avoiding injuries, whether from accidents or being vicimized by crime. The following sections offer some tips to keep you safe.
Motor Vehicles
The greatest physical threat to travelers abroad is not disease, but automobile travel. Road conditions and traffic regulation enforcement in most developing countries are far below North American [...]