| Don't Get Sick: The Hidden Dangers of Camping and Hiking Contributor(s): Bennett, Rick (Author), Tilton, Buck (Author) |
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ISBN: 0898868548 ISBN-13: 9780898868548 Publisher: Mountaineers Books OUR PRICE: $6.26 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2002 Annotation: How to avoid swallowing things that will make you turn green, and other backcountry health tips for only $8.95 Teaches campers and hikers how to avoid backcountry illnesses and even death due to food-borne diseases, sanitation problems, polluted water sources, and moreHandy pocket-sized guide gives practical, even humorous, information on camp cleanliness, waste disposal, water treatment, food management, and germ preventionHelpful appendices and chartsNothing soothes the soul like a great escape into the wilderness for a hiking or camping adventure, but what about your physical health? Without the proper awareness of the protozoa and parasites that await you, outdoor adventures can quickly become a nightmare of viruses and infections. Add animal-borne diseases like tick fever, rabies and trichinosis and many would-be adventurers might never leave their homes unless, of course, they have this book.This invaluable resource describes food- and waterborne diseases and explains how to prevent them; how to keep a clean camp; how to choose the best water filter; how to select, manage, handle, and prepare foods; how to dispose of human waste and solid waste; and how to use leave-no-trace camping techniques in the backcountry. Don't Get Sick is is a must-have for everyone who spends time in the wild. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Camping - Sports & Recreation | Hiking |
| Dewey: 613.67 |
| LCCN: 2001006483 |
| Series: Don't |
| Physical Information: 0.28" H x 4.04" W x 5.98" (0.18 lbs) 112 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: * Teaches campers and hikers how to avoid backcountry illness and even death due to food-borne diseases, sanitation problems, polluted water sources, and more * Handy pocket-sized guide gives practical, even humorous, information on camp cleanliness, waste disposal, water treatment, and germ prevention, with helpful appendices and charts Nothing soothes the soul like a great escape into the wilderness for a hiking or camping adventure, but what about your physical health? Without the proper awareness of the protozoa and parasites that await you, outdoor adventures can quickly become a nightmare of viruses and infections. Add animal-borne diseases like tick fever rabies, and trichinosis and many would-be adventurers might never leave their homes...unless, of course, they have this book. This valuable resources describes food- and waterborne diseases and explains how to prevent them; how to keep a clean camp; how to choose the best water filter; how to select, manage, handle, and prepare foods; how to dispose of human waste and solid waste; and how to use the Leave-No-Trace ethics of backcountry living and travel. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bennett, Rick: - RICK BENNETT, P.hD. recently retired from the University of California at Davis where he had been teaching wilderness medicine for the last seven years. He has been instrumental in creating food safety programs since he was awarded a fellowship at the National Center for Food and Agricultural Policy in 1986.Tilton, Buck: - BUCK TILTON is the author of many books including Don't Get Poisoned, Don't Get Sunburned, Don't Get Sick, Tent and Car Camper's Handbook, and Trekker's Handbook. He writes the "Ask the Doctor" column in Backpacker magazine, and is a regular contributor to Camping Life magazine. |