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What do Scots die of when abroad?

M L Paixao1, R D Dewar, J H Cossar

  • 1Communicable Diseases (Scotland) Unit, Ruchill Hospital, Glasgow.

Scottish Medical Journal
|August 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Travelers from Scotland aged 1973-1988 faced different risks abroad. Cardiovascular disease was common in older travelers, while younger individuals experienced more traumatic deaths, particularly in Mediterranean resorts.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Travel Medicine

Background:

  • Understanding mortality patterns among Scottish travelers abroad is crucial for public health.
  • Previous data on causes of death for international travelers from Scotland is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the causes and circumstances of death for Scottish residents traveling abroad between 1973 and 1988.
  • To identify demographic and geographic risk factors associated with mortality during overseas travel.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of mortality data for 952 Scottish travelers who died abroad.
  • Categorization of deaths by age group (younger vs. older) and cause (cardiovascular vs. traumatic).
  • Geographic analysis focusing on common locations of death.

Main Results:

  • Cardiovascular diseases were the leading cause of death in older travelers.
  • Traumatic deaths were most frequent among younger travelers.
  • A significant proportion of deaths occurred in Mediterranean holiday resorts.

Conclusions:

  • There is a need for targeted health and safety advice for Scottish travelers, especially those vulnerable to cardiovascular disease or engaging in activities leading to trauma.
  • Specific recommendations should be developed for travelers visiting Mediterranean regions.
  • Further research into preventative measures for international travel-related deaths is warranted.

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