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Health factsheets Useful guides and information compiled by our medical experts

Find information on symptoms, care and treatment of a wide range of health conditions. The factsheets are produced by Bupa International's health information team and is reviewed by our medical directors.

Influenza A (H1N1)

Find out more about symptoms and treatment and what your Bupa International policy covers

Factsheet: pandemic flu

Travel sickness

Motion sickness can happen during any form of transport, but common examples include car or sea travel.

Avian flu (bird flu)

Information about bird flu and health advice on symptoms and treatments.

Skin cancer facts

Our factsheet about skin cancer, including its types, causes, symptoms and treatments.

Back pain

Watch a graphic of how your back works and find out what you can do to help yourself

Giving up smoking

Quitting smoking isn't easy, but here is some advice on how you can break the habbit.

Deep vein thrombosis

DVT is most common in the deep veins of your lower leg, and can spread up to the veins in your thigh.

Testicular cancer

Find out about the various types of the cancer and how you can get help and support

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