in rio de janeiro the most common health problems faced by tourists are stomach issues due to unfamiliar food and water - anyone who is susceptable to gastric issues should be proactive in using probiotics, having preventative medications and staying away from particular street foods that could irritate digestive systems.

under extreme conditions of torrential rain LINK and flooding, skin rashes and infected cuts can be a threat because of overflowing trash mixing with pools of heavy rain in the streets.

especially during the summer, the city faces the threat of dengue fever LINK, and zika LINK, which are transmitted by mosquitoes in wet city areas, nature trails, and areas with dense vegetation.

sunburn is quite common for individuals spending time in the city and not using sunblock, which is mandatory even on cloudy days, since it prevents skin burns, and is linked to the prevention of skin cancer.