Effects of Ramadan adherence on the Muslim population
Keywords:
Biology, Health, Muslim, Ramadan, FastingAbstract
The practices and traditions of Ramadan are adhered to throughout the Muslim population. This large group of individuals, all fasting and following other guidance for one month out of the year, will see the effects on their health. In this paper, I discuss what health effects will be experienced by the Muslim population during and after Ramadan and how they may differ from person to person. I will discuss both the effects of fasting and the many other practices and traditions.
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