Interní Med. 2007; 9(6): 265-267

Health risks of travelling and their prevention

doc. MUDr. Jiří Vaništa CSc1, prof. MUDr. Jiří Beran CSc2
1 I. infekční klinika 2. LF a Katedra infekčních nemocí IPVZ, Praha
2 Institut postgraduálního vzdělávání, Praha

Travel medicine is a new medical field studying prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to travelling. Thorough information of traveller about all health risks of the area intended to visit is essential. In the article we discuss brief instructions how to prevent health disorders caused by warm climate, sunshine, and transportation and how to prevent injuries.

Keywords: travel medicine, prevention of diseases in travellers

Published: November 9, 2007  Show citation

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Vaništa J, Beran J. Health risks of travelling and their prevention. Interní Med. 2007;9(6):265-267.
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