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Kitro A, Panumasvivat J, Pisutsan P, Matsee W. Air pollution crisis in Southeast Asia and its impact on international travellers. J Travel Med 2024; 31:taad077. [PMID: 37279955 DOI: 10.1093/jtm/taad077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
Air pollution levels in Southeast Asia have increased, affecting the health of tourists. While short-term effects are reversible, prolonged exposure poses significant risks, particularly for those with pre-existing conditions. Effective communication and awareness are crucial to minimize harm, and urgent action is needed for traveller well-being and global health.
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- Amornphat Kitro
- Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
- Occupational and Environmental Medicine Unit, Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Thai Travel Clinic, Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
- Travel Medicine Research Unit, Department of Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Thai Travel Clinic, Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
- Travel Medicine Research Unit, Department of Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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Matsee W, Charoensakulchai S, Khatib AN. Heat-related illnesses are an increasing threat for travellers to hot climate destinations. J Travel Med 2023; 30:taad072. [PMID: 37225235 PMCID: PMC10289510 DOI: 10.1093/jtm/taad072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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The transition to El Niño during 2023 will result in a sharp rise in global heating, increasing the likelihood of breaking temperature records. Travellers are at increasing risk of heat-related illnesses (HRI) and should be prepared with advice about HRI prevention, recognition of early signs and first aid management.
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Affiliation(s)
- Wasin Matsee
- Thai Travel Clinic, Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Travel Medicine Research Unit, Department of Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Thai Travel Clinic, Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Family & Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Canada
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Varghese R, Patel P, Kumar D, Sharma R. Climate change and glacier melting: risks for unusual outbreaks? J Travel Med 2023; 30:taad015. [PMID: 36721991 DOI: 10.1093/jtm/taad015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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- Ryan Varghese
- Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be) University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research, and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai, India
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- Department of Genetic Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankalathur, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be) University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Department of Entomology, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
- UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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