India is a long way away and is still a developing nation, meaning that poverty is rife and conditions in most places are far from hygienic, especially compared with our western standards. But like most hazards in India, serious health issues can be avoided by using a little common sense and a little preparation. Having said this it is incredibly rare for anybody travelling to India to avoid things such as mosquito bites and of course the infamous Delhi Belly, but still these pose only minor threats and inconveniences compared with some of the bigger issues facing India and her people and of course the thousands of tourists who head there every year.
Below are some of the main India travel health issues that tourists and travellers face when travelling to India and some of the best methods for avoiding them.
Malaria
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