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As mentioned above, two of the most noted health problems related to tourism development are AIDS and other, more common health problems include tourism's effects of the agriculturalization and STD decreased food production.’R2Hel iance on imported food can lead to a nonnutritious, fatty diet.“’ Pollution and development by the tourism industry can lead to the reduction of habitats of traditional food sources.2*2” Finally, lack of funds to purchase food due to inflation and the high price of imported food can actually lead to increased malnutrition, morbidity, and mortality. Tourists consume far more water, food, and other resources than natives.This imbalance can dislocate local water needs’ and reduce the availability of safe drinking water, thereby increasing the risk of disease. Lack of adequate sewage treatment is common, and untreated sewage discharge jeopardizes the health of natives and tourists.’ “There are, no doubt, countless other health problems associated with tourism development. More important, however, is the realization that the profits of tourism enerally are not used to improve the health status of the poor, marginalized natives in host countries. Jamaica is a popular example among proponents of tourism development’s effectiveness at promoting economic and social prosperity. However, it must be remembered that due to its colonial relationship with Britain, Jamaica had already developed public utilities and services by the 19th century.)\ well organized education system was in place by the mid-1940s. By the 1960s and 1970s, Jamaica already had a highly literate male and female population, 60% of whom lived in urban areas with access to health care, and a working infrastructure.’* In addition, Prime Minister Manley was a particularly able, concerned, and popular leader whose determination ensured that Jamaicans profited from tourism. These types of leaders are rare.
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