When traveling abroad, digestive issues like diarrhea are prevalent, affecting 30-70% of travelers. According to the CDC, traveler's diarrhea is linked to new foods and varying sanitation practices. Leah Silberman, a dietitian, emphasizes the risk increase due to unfamiliar food sources and potential contaminants. Precautions, such as the ‘boil it, cook it, peel it or forget it’ rule, can help. It's essential to check CDC safety lists before traveling. While the disease is common internationally, foodborne illnesses also occur in the US, affecting one in six Americans annually.
Traveler's diarrhea affects 30% to 70% of travelers, linked to food safety and hygiene risks in new environments, making caution essential for prevention.
Foodborne infections can strike at any time, as new food sources and different cleanliness standards while traveling heighten the risk of illness.
Checking the CDC’s destination lists helps travelers stay informed about food and water safety issues, which is crucial in preventing travel-related digestive problems.
Despite precautions, the risk of foodborne illness exists anywhere, with one in six Americans affected annually, underscoring the importance of hygiene during travel.
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