Table 1.
Travel characteristics of the internationally travelling population of New Jersey, 2011
| n (%) | |
|---|---|
| Participated in a pre-travel health visit (n = 838) | 117 (14) |
| Purpose of travel (n = 839) | |
| Vacation/leisure | 595 (71) |
| Visiting friends or relatives | 149 (18) |
| Business | 69 (8) |
| Othera | 26 (3) |
| Acquired illness during travelb(n = 837) | 48 (6) |
| Risk of destination (n = 821) | |
| High-risk country | 150 (18) |
| Medium-risk country | 351 (43) |
| Low-risk country | 320 (39) |
| Top high-risk destinations visited (n = 150) | |
| Dominican Republic | 47 (31) |
| India | 33 (22) |
| China | 20 (13) |
| Philippines | 6 (4) |
| South Africa | 5 (3) |
a
Includes those travelling for volunteer/missionary purposes, health/medical treatment, research/study or another purpose.
b
Includes those who began experiencing symptoms within 7 days after return to USA.