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Risk Reduction AgreementRisk Reduction Agreement • June 13th, 2021
According to the WHO, injuries are the leading cause of preventable death in travelers. From 2003 to2005, an estimated 2,276 U.S. citizens died from injuries and violence while in foreign countries(excluding deaths occurring in Iraq and Afghanistan). Road traffic crashes led the list of causes (34%), followed by homicide (17%) and drowning (13%). Depending on travel destination, duration, and planned activities, other common injury and safety concerns include natural hazards and disasters, civil unrest, terrorism, hate crimes against Americans, falls, burns, poisoning, drug-related overdose, and suicide. Traveling by car in the developing world is markedly more dangerous than traveling by car elsewhere. Travelers should be aware of the increased risk of certain injuries while traveling abroad, particularly in low-income countries, and be prepared to take preventive steps to avoid them (Sleet, 2009). By following the risk reduction agreement outlined below, travelers can significantly d
