Background Data regarding travelers with chronic illnesses (TCI) traveling to developing
countries is limited. Methods A retrospective cohort study of travelers. We analyzed
demographics, travel destinations, travel dates and duration, as well as the medical history
(chronic illnesses, chronic medications, and allergies) of the travelers. Results Of 16,681
travelers evaluated, 3046 (18%) were TCI, of who, 2221 (13%) were taking chronic
medications. The percentage of TCI ranged from 4% in the first decade of life to 65% in the …