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Flugmedizin · Tropenmedizin · Reisemedizin - FTR 2016; 23(02): 73-78
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-105275
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Olympische Spiele 2016 in Rio de Janeiro – Reisemedizinische Erwägungen vor der Massenveranstaltung in Brasilien

Olympic Games 2016 in Rio de Janeiro – travel medicine considerations ahead of the mass gathering in Brazil
Jakob P Cramer
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18 April 2016 (online)

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Gesundheitsrisiken beim Besuch der Olympischen und Paralympischen Spiele in Rio de Janeiro im August beziehungsweise September dieses Jahres ergeben sich aus nicht übertragbaren Gefahren wie aus Infektionskrankheiten. Erstere dürften trotz der aktuellen Nachrichtenlage zu viralen Infektionskrankheiten in Brasilien in Bezug auf Besucher der Spiele deutlich relevanter sein. Dabei ergeben sich charakteristische und spezifische Risiken sowohl vor dem Hintergrund des Besuchs einer Massenveranstaltung als auch aufgrund der Örtlichkeit Rio de Janeiro, Brasilien. Dieser Beitrag benennt gesundheitliche Gefahren für den Besucher und diskutiert präventive Maßnahmen.

Visiting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in August and September 2016 is associated with a series of noncommunicable as well as infectious diseases risks. The former is probably by far more relevant in terms of frequency and impact for travelers despite currently circulating news around viral infectious disease transmissions in Brazil. Specific health risks are characteristic for either the setting of a sport mass gathering, the location Rio de Janeiro in Brazil or a combination out of both. This article intends to list potential health risk and to discuss preventive measures for travelers.

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Olympic Games - sport mass gathering - travel medicine
 

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