Travel in risk: Every third person is ill - this is how the new app protects!

Travel in risk: Every third person is ill - this is how the new app protects!

Schweden, Schweden - travel can not only give joy, but also bring health risks! A brand new study by the University of Zurich shows that at least someone falls ill with every third trip. The most common culprits are gastrointestinal complaints and respiratory diseases. These alarming findings come from the ITIT app (Illness Tracking in Travelers), which was developed by researchers in cooperation with the WHO. The app registered data from 609 travelers from all over the world between April 2022 and July 2023 and found that Asia in particular is a hotspot for gastrointestinal problems, while colds in Europe are increasingly occurring according to www.innovations-rort.de .

The research team now plans to further increase the number of users of the app in order to be able to react faster to outbursts of illness using artificial intelligence and thus enable healthier travel. Travelers who document their health every day could make a decisive contribution to the early detection of epidemics such as dengue fever. The approach could be the way we monitor, revolutionize and lead diseases in connection with traveling and lead to safer adventures. The app is free and available in 14 languages - so download it right away and be well prepared on the next trip!