Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #245290 in Books
• Published on: 2000-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 440 pages

Amazon.co.uk Review
For those who have never been to Africa before, it can be difficult to imagine just how different the facilities are on the ground to those to which we have become used in Europe and North America. The vast majority of those who visit Africa do so without any adverse reactions except for loosening bowels. Nevertheless, because of the risks and the different health threats which are encountered in the region, self-diagnosis and basic self-treatment are crucial tools for the traveller, and this handy pocket-book is the perfect source of information for those in need.

The guide is designed specifically with Africa in mind, so there is a specific and invaluable section with listings of medical facilities in every African country, from Algeria to Zimbabwe via Guinea-Bissau. There is also an illuminating section on local healers--or medicine men--and their potential benefits as providers of local remedies for local ailments.

This is all quite apart from voluminous information on virtually every disease imaginable, detailed advice on which malarial prophylaxis are advisable for which regions, sections catering for specifically male or female travellers, children and older travellers, advice on how to combat mental health problems, and intelligent and lucid advice for both before and after your trip. With contributions from many doctors experienced in the field, it is a book that everyone travelling to remote African destinations ought to have with them. --Toby Green

Synopsis
Designed to accompany Lonely Planet guidebooks, the "Healthy Travel" guides provide readers with much more than just the basics. With a clear, user-friendly design, augmented by simple, easy-to-follow diagrams and tables, they are packed with answers to all the common health questions travellers ask.

From the Back Cover
Getting the most out of your travels means staying healthy. Healthy Travel Africa is a user-friendly guide to minimising health risks for travellers to all parts of Africa, including Egypt.
- Tailored advice for travellers of all ages and needs
- Clear guidelines on treating common travel illnesses
- How to avoid wildlife hazards, from insects to hippos
- Safety tips for outdoor action, including safaris and trekking
- Comprehensive first aid section
Written by Dr Isabelle Young, with a team of travel health experts, Healthy Travel Africa provides advice on planning your trip, staying healthy while travelling and what to do if you run into problems.
Also available from Lonely Planet: Read this first: Africa

Customer Reviews

A valuable and reliable resource
I went away in the summer to africa as the medical officer on an expedition
Of all the numerous books i read, this was by far the most useful. It was consulted at the first sign of any illness and in fact played a vital role in helping us to diagnose malaria early.

The book covers everything we needed (we were there for 10 weeks), the section on food poisoning was the most helpful, descriptive, easy to follow guide I've seen to date!

Highly recommended, definitely an indispensible guide.