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Health and tourism impact on each other in the Caribbean, so it is both appropriate and necessary that those concerned with tourism in the region should consider health issues. The health and environment of the Caribbean can have good or bad effects upon the health of visitors, and tourism has health consequences for local residents. Tourism for health purposes also needs to be considered. This article points out the major issues related to these interactions, indicates where more data are needed, and suggests lines of future action.
在加勒比地区，健康与旅游业相互影响，因此该地区关注旅游业的人士考虑健康问题既恰当又必要。加勒比地区的健康状况和环境会对游客的健康产生或好或坏的影响，而旅游业也会给当地居民带来健康方面的影响。以健康为目的的旅游也需要加以考虑。本文指出了与这些相互作用相关的主要问题，指明了哪些方面还需要更多数据，并提出了未来的行动方向。
