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brought to you by PHONE WEB EMAIL +1 (888) 289-0567 ©2016 On Call International. All rights reserved. oncallinternational.com corporate oncallinternational.com Business travel is a growing necessity in today’s global economy, but it can also bring some health concerns for your travelers. For example, did you know…? (AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM) TOP TRAVEL HEALTH RISKS TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS of those deaths involved scooters or motorcycles. Americans died in traffic accidents abroad from 2011 through 2013, the leading cause of death for U.S. citizens abroad. Experts recommend avoiding scooters, motorcycles and night driving. Wear seatbelts and choose only marked taxis. Be alert when crossing streets. According to the CDC, an estimated 5.1 million U.S. citizens travel internationally for business each year. For every 100,000 travelers visiting a developing country for one month, an average of: will experience some health problem. will need to be seen by a physician. will be admitted to a hospital. Depending on location and condition, air evacuation can cost $30,000 or more. will require air evacuation. Traveling on nonscheduled flights, in small aircrafts, at night, in bad weather and with inexperienced pilots had the highest risks. U.S. international travelers were killed in air crashes between 2011-2013. Fly on larger planes, in good weather, during the daylight hours, and with experienced pilots. AIR ACCIDENTS With the right precautions, education and training, you can help protect your travelers and your business from these risks. On Call International helps organizations create proactive and customized travel risk management programs for not just managing travel emergencies as they arise—but also preventing them from happening in the first place. Learn more at www.oncallinternational.com HEALTH RISKS FOR BUSINESS TRAVELERS THE MOST COMMON THE GOOD NEWS? (309) of all U.S. citizen deaths abroad were the result of drowning. Avoid swimming in unfamiliar waters and wear a life jacket during boating or water activities. DROWNING ILLNESSES of travelers report experiencing some illness; most illnesses are mild and self-limited, such as diarrhea, respiratory infections and skin disorders. Travelers should learn about their destinations and see their doctors at least 8 weeks prior to travel to determine if any vaccines are necessary. 22% to 64% Sources cdcfoundation.org/businesspulse/travelers-health-infographic wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2016/the-pre-travel-consultation/injury-prevention#4557 nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra1508815?rss=searchAndBrowse&#t=article medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001925.htm

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Business travel is a growing necessity in today’s global economy, but it can also bring some health concerns for your travelers. For example, did you know…?

(AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM)

TOP TRAVEL HEALTH RISKS

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

of those deaths involved scooters or

motorcycles.

Americans died in traf�c accidents abroad from 2011 through 2013, the leading cause of death for U.S. citizens abroad.

Experts recommend avoiding scooters, motorcycles and night driving. Wear seatbelts and choose only marked taxis. Be alert when crossing streets.

According to the CDC, an estimated 5.1 million U.S. citizens travel internationally for business each year. For every 100,000 travelers

visiting a developing country for one month, an average of:

will experience some health

problem.

will need to be seen by a physician.

will be admitted to a hospital.

Depending on location and condition, air evacuation can

cost $30,000 or more.

will requireair evacuation.

Traveling on nonscheduled �ights, in small aircrafts, at night, in bad weather and with inexperienced pilots

had the highest risks.

U.S. international travelers were killed in air crashes between 2011-2013.

Fly on larger planes, in good weather, during the daylight hours, and with experienced pilots.

AIR ACCIDENTS

With the right precautions, education and training, you can help protect your travelers and your business from these risks.

On Call International helps organizations create proactive and customized travel risk management programs for not just managing

travel emergencies as they arise—but also preventing them from happening in the �rst place.

Learn more at www.oncallinternational.com

HEALTH RISKSFOR BUSINESS TRAVELERS

THE MOST COMMON

THE GOOD NEWS?

(309) of all U.S.citizen deaths abroadwere the result ofdrowning.

Avoid swimming in unfamiliar waters and wear a life jacket during boating or water activities.

DROWNING

ILLNESSES

of travelers report experiencing some illness; most illnesses are mild and self-limited, such as diarrhea, respiratory infections and skin disorders.

Travelers should learn about their destinations and see their doctors at least 8 weeks prior to travel to determine if any vaccines are necessary.

22% to 64%

Sourcescdcfoundation.org/businesspulse/travelers-health-infographic

wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2016/the-pre-travel-consultation/injury-prevention#4557 nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra1508815?rss=searchAndBrowse&#t=article

medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001925.htm