Americans Who Died at Bahamas Resort Were Poisoned by Carbon Monoxide. The authorities said they did not suspect foul play when the tourists were found unresponsive in two villas at a Sandals resort on Great Exuma Island in May.
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Cardiovascular diseases, cancers, and diabetes in 2019 were the top three causes of death and disability, collectively accounting for 38.4% of all healthy life lost.
The Abacos Islands are some of the safest islands in the Bahamas. Generally speaking, you won't find much trouble in the outer islands. Other safe islands are Cat Island and the Berry Islands.
The most prominent cause of death in the Bahamas in 2019 was ischaemic heart disease, with close to 86 deaths per 100,000 people. Stroke and hypertensive heart disease were also significant causes of death in the Caribbean country, with a rate of around 57.5 and 50.8 deaths per 100,000 population.
Protect your health in the BahamasSeveral mosquito-borne illnesses are prevalent in the Bahamas, including Zika, dengue fever and chikungunya, so avoid getting bitten. Choose clothing with that covers your arms and legs and neck well, and always use a reliable insect repellent.
Water -- Technically, tap water is drinkable throughout The Bahamas. Still, we almost always opt for bottled. Resorts tend to filter and chlorinate tap water more aggressively than other establishments; elsewhere, bottled water is available at stores and supermarkets, and tastes better than that from a tap.
Violent crime, such as burglaries, armed robberies, and sexual assaults, occur in both tourist and non-tourist areas. Be vigilant when staying at short-term vacation rental properties where private security companies do not have a presence.