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Prevalence of health problems related to marine tourism among travelers in the Andaman Coast provinces of Southern Thailand
Background
Marine tourism is increasing in popularity in Thailand, contributing to a rise in associated medical issues. The aim of this report was to assess the prevalence and severity of marine-related health problems and associated risk factors.
Methods
A retrospective study was conducted from October 2021 to September 2024 across three healthcare centers in southern Thailand.
Results
520 cases were analyzed, 57 % (n = 295) were male and 93.7 % (n = 487) were international travelers, 62.7 % (n = 326) from Europe. Common diagnoses included marine envenomation (24.0 %, n = 125), ear infection (21.7 %, n = 113), and trauma (18.7 %, n = 97). Most health incidents occurred coastal areas (46.7 %, n = 243). 29.0 % (n = 151) visited emergency department and 6.0 % (n = 31) resulted in death. Severe outcomes were associated with male gender, age over 40 years, and sea-based activities.
Conclusion
Most marine-related health issues were non-severe, specific risks varied by location, highlighting the need for location-specific preventive measures.
期刊介绍:
Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease
Publication Scope:
Publishes original papers, reviews, and consensus papers
Primary theme: infectious disease in the context of travel medicine
Focus Areas:
Epidemiology and surveillance of travel-related illness
Prevention and treatment of travel-associated infections
Malaria prevention and treatment
Travellers' diarrhoea
Infections associated with mass gatherings
Migration-related infections
Vaccines and vaccine-preventable disease
Global policy/regulations for disease prevention and control
Practical clinical issues for travel and tropical medicine practitioners
Coverage:
Addresses areas of controversy and debate in travel medicine
Aims to inform guidelines and policy pertinent to travel medicine and the prevention of infectious disease
Publication Features:
Offers a fast peer-review process
Provides early online publication of accepted manuscripts
Aims to publish cutting-edge papers