Jamaica is free from most of health risks, usually found in tropical and especially developing countries. Water is drinkable; there are no poisonous reptiles and insects, no infectious and bacterial dangers. The only important source of your health problems may be the tropical climate. Mind, that the sun is deceptively strong in these latitudes even when the sky is cloudy. Use a good sunscreen and limit your exposure time. Also protect yourself from overheating. You should use air conditioning where available, wear proper clothes and drink a sufficient quantity of water.
You can find more information about worldwide health risks on the official web site of the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (http://www.cdc.gov). |
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Name: Jamaica |
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Area: 11,425 sq km |
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Capital City: Kingston |
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Population: 3 million |
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Language: English, Creole |
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Currency: Jamaica Dollar |
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Time Zone: GMT - 5 hrs |
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Religion: 80% Christian |
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