Health Issues
Health Issues
Staying Healthy in Ecuador
Health considerations in the Developing World, especially in tropical areas, differ substantially from those that travelers face in North America and Europe. Travelers in South America need to be particularly cautious concerning what they eat and drink and insect bites. Hepatitis A and Typhoid Fever are the two most common diseases transmitted through food and water. Yellow Fever, Dengue, and Malaria are the most common diseases transmitted by insects.
EcuadorExplorer.com’s health section provides an overview of these and other medical considerations for those traveling in Ecuador. In addition to reading the information we provide, you may want to consult our recommended reading list, which includes many excellent websites and books on staying healthy abroad.
Health is always an issue of concern for people traveling abroad. Most travelers stay healthy throughout their journeys and return home as fit as ever. You have little to worry about if you educate yourself and take sensible precautions.
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