Health and safety are major concerns when studying abroad.
The following websites will help you make your study abroad experience as safe and rewarding as possible:

Study Abroad Preparation

It's Your World, the StudyAbroad.com Handbook
Let the experts help you prepare for your time abroad.

NAFSA: Association for International Educators
Good Practices for Health and Safety.

Safety Abroad

USC SAFETI (Safety Abroad First - Educational Travel Information) Clearinghouse
The acronym says it all. The famous SAFETI Clearinghouse Project uses its mountains of research to help you remain safe while abroad.

U.S. State Department

Home Page
The government can give you the most up-to-date information you need to know about preparing to leave the country.

Crisis Management
"The Office of American Services and Crisis Management (ACS) exists to serve Americans traveling or residing abroad. Our primary goal is to meet the needs of American citizens while providing them with premier customer service."