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2008 edition
This report provides information on the main health risks for travellers.
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International travel can pose various risks to health, depending on the characteristics of both the traveller and the travel.
Travellers may encounter sudden and significant changes in altitude, humidity, microbes and temperature, which can result in ill-health. In addition, serious health risks may arise in areas where accommodation is of poor quality, hygiene and sanitation are inadequate, medical services are not well developed and clean water is unavailable.
All people planning travel should become informed about the potential hazards of the countries they are travelling to and learn how to minimize any risk to their health.
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