Travel Medicine in Qatar: Strategic Action for Better Public Health Outcome

[Commentary. Atmospheric contamination and health: strategic action in public health].

Que la contaminación atmosférica causada por los humanos tiene efectos negativos en la salud de los propios humanos es un hecho conocido desde hace varias décadas. En los últimos 20 años, los resultados de muchas investigaciones han demostrado numerosas caracterı́sticas de dicha relación y han sentado las bases que demuestran que, en nuestros dı́as, la contaminación atmosférica continúa siendo un...

Knowledge and practice of travel medicine among primary health care physicians in Qatar.

This prospective descriptive survey was conducted among primary health care (PHC) physicians in Qatar from January to May 2007 in order to determine whether travelers obtained correct travel health information. Of 130 physicians approached, 98 agreed to participate in the study and 76 attended the symposium and complete the questionnaire. The questionnaire included sociodemographic characterist...

Toilet in Transportation Vehicles: A Topic for Consideration on Travel Sanitation in Travel Medicine

Routine Vaccination for Travelers from Emerging Countries: Epidemiological Profile of a Public Travel Medicine Clinic in Sao Paulo/Brazil

Introduction: Emerging countries have increased their presence in international travel (46.8% of travels). Pre- and post-travel consultations may provide insights about travelers’ health. Methods: A retrospective descriptive analysis of the medical data of all travelers assisted at Ambulatório dos Viajantes, a free public health clinic for travelers in Sã...