Final Words
Despite all the negative effects that travel and medical tourism can have on the US healthcare system, travel is not inherently bad. It is important for mental, spiritual, and physical health to explore the world around us and see what the world has to offer. Travel also helps individuals connect and meet those whom they would not have met otherwise, and potentially make lifelong connections with those from different places and backgrounds. When traveling, make sure to check safety and health recommendations before going to be safe and enjoy your trip to the fullest extent.
Sources
- https://www.emerald.com/ijphm/article-abstract/11/1/16/165294/Factors-affecting-health-tourism-and-international?redirectedFrom=fulltext
- https://www.cdc.gov/yellow-book/hcp/health-care-abroad/medical-tourism.html#:~:text=Travel-associated%20risks,travel%20with%20certain%20medical%20conditions.
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10356728/#:~:text=Travel%20Burden:%20A%20Common%20Barrier,inform%20at%20the%20system%20level.
- https://grcglobalgroup.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-medical-tourism-why-americans
- https://www.credee.com/healthcare-beyond-borders-how-medical-tourism-is-influencing-u-s-health-systems/#:~:text=for%20added%20reassurance.-,The%20Impact%20Of%20Medical%20Tourism%20On%20The%20U.S.%20Healthcare%20Providers,and%20burden%20on%20healthcare%20providers.
- https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/by-disease/index.html
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