The holiday season may be a time of fun and festivity but there are several medical concerns for health authorities during this period. Some are obvious issues like injuries due to road traffic accidents but others may depend on factors that are not always under a person’s control. Understanding some of these medical hazards and illnesses can be helpful in preventing it. Ultimately it can make the difference between a fun-filled holiday or sitting in the emergency room while the festivities go on without you. Reasons for Holiday Medical Problems There are a number of reasons why the risk of certain medical conditions increases during the holidays. These include: Excessive alcohol consumption and illicit drug abuse Fatigue and insufficient sleep Psychological stress – financial, emotional and other Alterations in dietary habits Missing prescription medication Overexertion – physical strain Driving under the influence and holiday traffic issues Local or international travel While many of these factors can occur at any time of the year, it is more likely to occur during the holiday seasons irrespective of the time of the year. However, there are certain factors that are seasonally dependent such as: Outbreaks of infectious diseases Very high or low environmental [...]
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