| Who Research Into Global Hazards of Travel Project: Final Report of Phase I Contributor(s): World Health Organization (Author) |
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ISBN: 9241595531 ISBN-13: 9789241595537 Publisher: World Health Organization OUR PRICE: $11.40 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2007 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Public Health - Medical | Cardiology |
| Dewey: 616.142 |
| Physical Information: 24 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Given that increasing numbers of people embark on international and domestic air travel every year, the issue of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in air travelers is of significant concern. In March 2001, the World Health Organization convened an international meeting on air travel and venous thrombosis at which experts on VTE and representatives of airline companies, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the European Commission and consumer groups participated. The objectives were to review the scientific information concerning air travel and VTE, identify gaps in knowledge and develop priority areas for research. This booklet presents the final findings of Phase I of this report. |
Contributor Bio(s): World Health Organization: - World Health Organization is a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, charged to act as the world's directing and coordinating authority on questions of human health. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries, and monitoring and assessing health trends. |