What is the 4 common diseases in Egypt?

In Egypt, in 2016, 84% of the total number of deaths were due to NCDs, with four groups of diseases accounted for about 60% of the total death, they include; cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and Diabetes and kidney diseases (accounted for 40%, 13%, 4%, 3% of the total deaths, respectively) ...



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According to the CIA World Factbook, the four most common diseases in Egypt are bacterial diarrhea, typhoid fever, hepatitis A and schistosomiasis. People in the country are at intermediate risk for contracting these illnesses.

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avoid unpasteurised milk, cheese and ice cream. avoid food that has been left uncovered in warm environments and exposed to flies. ensure all meat is cooked thoroughly before you eat it, avoiding any meat that is pink or cold. avoid ice, unless made with filtered or bottled water, and tap water, even when brushing ...

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In addition to being up to date on routine vaccines, travelers to Egypt should obtain hepatitis A and B, typhoid, and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines.

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Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Egypt. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Egypt: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

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Traveler's diarrhea occurs within 10 days of travel to an area with poor public hygiene. It's the most common illness in travelers. It's caused by drinking water or eating foods that have bacteria, viruses, or parasites. It usually goes away without treatment in a few days.

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Having traveled Egypt and lived in Cairo, I would definitely tell your daughterr never to eat from vendors. All soda bottles should be opened in front of her -- or do not drink even Coke. Most of the Hotels, however are safe and cater to tourists and prepare the food accordingly. Bottled water is a must!

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Eat only foods that are cooked and served hot. Avoid food that has been sitting on a buffet. Eat raw fruits and vegetables only if you have washed them in clean water or peeled them. Only drink beverages from factory-sealed containers, and avoid ice because it may have been made from unclean water.

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