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Peter Felkai1

  • 1Travel Medicine Chair, Internal Medicine Faculty, Debrecen University, Medical School, Szentendrei ut 301, Budapest, 1039, Hungary. peter.felkai@soshungary.hu.

Journal of Religion and Health
|January 4, 2019
PubMed

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The El Camino pilgrimage is increasingly challenging, with more elderly pilgrims facing health risks like cardiac events and accidents. Pre-travel medical advice is crucial, especially for those with chronic conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Travel Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • The El Camino pilgrimage is evolving into a demanding long-distance trek.
  • Increasing pilgrim numbers necessitate greater attention from travel medicine professionals.
  • Demographic shifts show a decrease in young pilgrims and an increase in middle-aged and elderly participants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the health risks and causes of fatalities among El Camino pilgrims.
  • To identify demographic trends in pilgrim populations.
  • To emphasize the need for pre-travel medical guidance.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of pilgrim demographics over recent years.
  • Review of causes of fatalities during the pilgrimage.
  • Identification of prevalent health issues and risk factors.

Main Results:

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is the leading cause of fatalities, primarily affecting the elderly.
  • Traffic accidents are the second most common cause of death.
  • Exacerbation of pre-existing conditions and extreme temperature-related illnesses are also significant causes.

Conclusions:

  • Pre-travel medical advice is essential for all El Camino pilgrims.
  • Particular emphasis should be placed on elderly pilgrims and those with chronic diseases.
  • Addressing health risks proactively can improve pilgrim safety and well-being.

Keywords:
El CaminoMorbidity of pilgrimageMortality of pilgrimagePilgrimagePre-travel adviceSt. James WayTravel medicine

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