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  2. Medical tourism - Wikipedia

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    Medical tourism. Medical tourism is the practice of traveling abroad to obtain medical treatment. In the past, this usually referred to those who traveled from less-developed countries to major medical centers in highly developed countries for treatment unavailable at home. [1][2] However, in recent years it may equally refer to those from ...

  3. Medical tourism in India - Wikipedia

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    Medical tourism in India is a growing sector within the country's economy. In 2022, India's medical tourism sector was estimated to be worth US$9 billion. [1] Approximately 2 million patients visit India each year from 78 countries for medical, wellness and IVF treatments, generating $6 billion for the industry which is expected to reach $13 ...

  4. Traveling to die: The latest form of medical tourism - AOL

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    In Oregon, 23 out-of-state residents died using medical assistance in 2023, just over 6% of the state total, according to the Oregon Health Authority. Oncologist Charles Blanke, whose clinic in ...

  5. Tourism - Wikipedia

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    Tourists at the Temple of Apollo, Delphi, Greece. Tourism is travel for pleasure, and the commercial activity of providing and supporting such travel. [1] UN Tourism defines tourism more generally, in terms which go "beyond the common perception of tourism as being limited to holiday activity only", as people "travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more ...

  6. Medical Tourism: What You Should Know - AOL

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    About the authors Billy and Akaisha Kaderli are recognized retirement experts and internationally published authors on topics of finance and world travel. With the wealth of information they share ...

  7. How Medical Tourism Really Works - AOL

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  8. Healthcare in Pakistan - Wikipedia

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    Medical tourism in Pakistan has been arranging potential trips for many medical health and care procedures. A number of modern hospital facilities exist in major cities such as Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore that are fully equipped and facilitated with the latest medical technologies. Many doctors and surgeons in Pakistani hospitals tend to be ...

  9. Tooth and Consequences: Fla. Woman Faces Medical Tourism ...

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    Hyjek's choice to have her dental work done in Costa Rica isn't unusual, says Judy Orchard, communications manager for Patients Beyond Borders, a medical travel advisory group.It's one of the top ...