The Rough Guide to Travel Health - Couverture souple

Jones, Nick; Rough Guides

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1858285704 ISBN 13 : 9781858285702

Editeur : Rough Guides, 2001

Synopsis

Made up of four parts, the first of which includes all you need to know before you go (from inoculations to a suggested medical kit). Includes a section for travellers with special needs = eg the female traveller, pregnant traveller or diabetic traveller. Part two provides an A to Z of diseases and health risks, detailing symptoms and treatments. The third section highlights what health risks are common in each part of the globe and how best to prepare for them. The final part is a directory ofhealth contacts world-wide, including the latest on-line services

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Rough Guide to Travel health is the definitive health handbook wherever you are travelling. Now in its second edition, it is fully updated making it more indispensable than ever. The guide includes practical details on pre-trip planning, with advice on immunizations, medical kits, air travel and tips for travellers with specific needs. The heart of the guide is an A–Z of potential problems and treatments, including homeopathy, herbal medicine and other complementary therapies. Written in a down-to-earth style and avoiding medical jargon, the guide gives the complete lowdown on health risks and vaccinations worldwide, plus comprehensive listings of international travel resources, websites and clinics. As well as this wealth of general advice, there are safety tips for specific types of trips, such as active travel – skiing, scuba diving, climbing – together with a handy section on first aid. Sometime, somewhere, you’ll need this book – don’t leave home without it.

Biographie de l'auteur

Dr Nick Jones is a GP, living in Bath, who in the course of his travels has gained first hand experience of illness off the beaten track.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Rough Guides
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1858285704
• ISBN 13: 9781858285702
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 576
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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