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Hajj: what it means for general practice

Saad, A; Mughal, F; Chew-Graham, C

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A Saad



Abstract

Annually, about 20 000 British Muslims journey to Saudi Arabia to undertake the Hajj, the greater Muslim pilgrimage.1 The National Travel Health Network and Centre advises intended pilgrims to see their GP 6 weeks prior to travel, to review their health needs and fitness to perform Hajj.2 With rising multimorbidity, polypharmacy, and risk of infectious disease, it is important for those in general practice to understand what Hajj involves, in order to provide culturally and religiously sensitive and appropriate medical advice and support.

Acceptance Date Dec 14, 2017
Publication Date Jul 1, 2018
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal British Journal of General Practice
Print ISSN 0960-1643
Publisher Royal College of General Practitioners
DOI https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgpopen18X101493
Keywords Hajj; General Practice; Muslim
Publisher URL https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgpopen18X101493

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