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Traveler's Health and Safety Sourcebook, Second Edition
Chambers, James, Ed.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780780818439 Publication Date: 09/2024 Status: Not Yet Published Retail Price: 97.00 (Tentative Price May Change)
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Synopsis:
"Traveling offers a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, make friends, explore different cultures, and broaden one's perspective about the world. It serves as an excellent stress buster, allowing individuals to disconnect from their daily routines. According to the National Travel & Tourism Office (NTTO), 41,773,808 U.S. citizens traveled overseas in 2018, marking a 9 percent increase from the previous year. While traveling brings joy, it's essential to recognize potential health and safety risks and take appropriate measures.Traveler's Health and Safety Sourcebook, Second Edition provides comprehensive information on travel health, safety advisories, and potential risks associated with various types of travel. It covers health risks such as viral infections, jet lag, fish poisoning, altitude sickness, along with discussions on modes of travel, hosting exchange students, hotel hazards, and pretravel preparations. Special considerations for travelers with conditions like immunocompromised status, pregnancy, disabilities, and the outbreak of COVID-19 in different countries are also addressed. Additionally, the book offers insights into safety and security measures while traveling, concluding with a glossary of traveler- related terms and a directory of resources for further assistance. Part 1: Introduction to Travel Health and Safety provides an overview of travel and tourism, including information on travel safety and security tips, advisories, and a traveler's checklist. It also addresses frequently asked questions related to traveler's health.Part 2: Types of Traveling That Pose Health and Safety Risks discusses traveling abroad and across the United States along with information about studying abroad, long-term travelers and expatriates, types of travel such as summer travel, adventure travel, and high-risk area travel. It explains how to maintain vigilance while traveling abroad.Part 3: Health Risks during Travel provides details
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