Travel Health is a major problem

People leave relaxed and shed their responsibilities.

Danger lurks from the moment of departure.

At the outset they may well be tired hungover rowing with trhe kids and driving an overloaded car a long distance.

Checking in at airports is stressful and leads to "rage"

Flying is dangerous. Alcohol should not be served on flights as its effects are enhanced and dehydration occurs.

There are large numbers of airborne bacteria and a mask should be supplied

The low pressure can lead to thrombosis and light weight support tights should be wor.

On arrival travellers frequently disregard the laws of the country in which they arrive. This makes driving dangerous and prosecution very likely.

Vaccines may not have been used and too much reliance is placed on them For example malaria prevention must include covering up.

Sexually transitted disesea must be better publicided The prevalence of Chlamydia and AIDS oversesas is a real worry. Local prostitutes should not be used.


Much more knowlege should be disseminated When travelling asmple exercise and careful control of the intake of food drink clean air and sexul contacts must be a priority.