by Denise

Research has shown that medical tourism, or the desire to travel internationally and across borders for health reasons has become a viable alternative for the treatment and care of the specialized health issues experienced by this group of people from around the world.

 

After comparing the cost of procedures in the United States, Europe, South America, and Asia, most baby boomers are combining their retirement desires with ongoing medical care by traveling to various destinations for their needs.

 

American boomers needing dental care and prescriptions often travel south of the border into Mexico or even as far as Brazil, Argentina, and Costa Rica for their needs. Dental procedures as well as medications in Latin American countries is less than half of what comparable procedures and medications cost in the United States.

 

Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia are popular destinations for those needing hip or knee replacement surgeries. Hungry and Poland are popular for their for dental and cosmetic procedures (at great savings).

 

Hospitals in South America or Asia generally cost one half of the price charged in the United States and Europe. Cardiac and orthopedic surgeries performed in India can save health travelers nearly $20,000 or more with one surgical procedure.

 

The most common afflictions and conditions experienced by boomers today are:

 

·        Kidney disease

·        Arterial sclerosis

·        Osteoporosis

·        Breast, lung, and colon cancer

·        Stroke

·        Joint Complaints: bursitis, arthritis, tendonitis

 

Dentistry in Poland, heart care surgery in Central America, clinics in Egypt, orthopedic surgery in Thailand or orthopedic surgery in South Africa are just a few of the possibilities waiting for you.

 

Research your options for world-class and affordable medical tourism destinations. You won’t be disappointed.

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by Denise

Egypt has been a tourist attraction for as long as civilization. Ancient Egypt was already ancient when the ancient Greeks visited there. There are pyramids, tombs, cities and shops in Egypt that are hundreds of years old. Still, ancient history, ruins and landmarks aren’t all that Egypt has to offer. Despite the fact that Cairo is thousands of years old, it’s still a fully functional, modern day city – though its ancient attractions are only a fraction of what Egypt has to offer.

Another popular aspect of travel to Egypt is its growing medical tourism. Egypt has some of the highest standards of cosmetic surgery abroad in the world, and some of the lowest prices. The advantages of medical tourism are savings on medical procedures accompanied by a great escape from everyday life.

Many medical tourists don’t immediately think of Egypt as a medical destination, but the fact is, hospitals in Egypt are among the best in the world. One of the most popular dental clinics in Egypt is called the PrimaDent Dental Center, providing excellent dental treatment in Hurghada. In addition, affordable surgery in Egypt offers visitors from all over the world the best in many fields. Doctors in Egypt are held to high standards of training and experience, and clinics in Egypt must pass accreditation processes that assure high quality patient care and techniques in multiple medical areas.

 

For any kind of treatment in Egypt, do your homework, look at the possibilities and you’ll see for yourself how much money you can save on medical treatments and procedures, as well as being able to visit one of the oldest countries in the world.

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