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Foodborne diseases in travellers

R Y Cartwright1, M Chahed

  • 1PHLS South Thames, Guildford, England.

World Health Statistics Quarterly. Rapport Trimestriel De Statistiques Sanitaires Mondiales
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Food and waterborne diseases pose risks to travelers, necessitating greater recognition and coordinated action between health and tourism sectors. Simple programs can reduce these risks, mitigating economic impacts on trade.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Travel Medicine
  • Economic Impact Analysis

Background:

  • Food- and waterborne diseases are a recognized risk for travelers.
  • Current actions to mitigate these risks are often insufficient.
  • The economic implications of these diseases for trade are significant.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the need for increased recognition of food- and waterborne diseases in travelers.
  • To advocate for joint governmental programs between health and tourism ministries.
  • To emphasize the economic importance of controlling these diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on traveler's diseases and economic impacts.
  • Analysis of current public health and tourism policies.
  • Case study examples of economic consequences.

Main Results:

  • Despite growing recognition, effective action remains limited.
  • Inter-departmental collaboration is crucial for developing effective programs.
  • Simple preventative programs can significantly reduce traveler illness.

Conclusions:

  • Effective control of food- and waterborne diseases requires governmental recognition and inter-ministerial cooperation.
  • Addressing this issue is vital for protecting travelers and safeguarding local and international trade.
  • Proactive implementation of simple programs is key to risk reduction.

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