Lizard Bites & Street Riots: Travel Emergencies and Your Health, Safety & Security
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ISBN: 0985909749 / Publisher: WindRush Publishers, December 2014
Adventurers and business travelers jaunt to different parts of the globe daily putting them at a gre...
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Adventurers and business travelers jaunt to different parts of the globe daily putting them at a greater risk of disease and unsafe situations. You have real reasons for concern regarding your health and safety while traveling in this dynamic world.- Fifty million people travel to the developing world each year and over a quarter of them report medical problems. - About 4 million are sick enough to seek medical care abroad or upon return. - Up to 50,000 travelers each year require medical evacuation.This book addresses a wide range of possible topics in a concise and easy reference format. It provides an excellent basis for travelers to recognize areas of concern.- Why most travelers do not carry medical evacuation coverage and why you must? - What do you do when you are bitten by an insect, have an allergic reaction, have a dental emergency, suffer a serious nosebleed, remove a fish hook from your finger, develop an unexplained fever, experience a pain in your belly, or even catch a cinder in the eye? - What do you do when you suffer a physical attack? The information given in Lizard Bites and Street Riots will increase your safety while driving or in a taxi, in a hotel or hostel, in a violent storm or earthquake, or faced with the unthinkable - terrorism, a hostage situation or even airline hijacking. Furthermore, you have guidance for legal matters and what to do after you return. Lizard Bites and Street Riots is your Passport to Travel Health and Safety!
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