Ramadhan fasting for people living with chronic illness: A narrative literature review
Tasleem Ras,
Rashiqua Holdman,
Dianne Matthews
Abstract:Muslims constitute approximately 20% of the world’s population. In South Africa, Muslims constitute just under 2% of the total population. Fasting is one of the mandatory activities of adherents of the Islamic faith, where all healthy adult Muslims abstain from food, drink, and sexual activities between dawn and dusk during the month of Ramadhan. Medical doctors are frequently required to provide advice to their Muslim patients about the safety or other health impacts of this type of fasting. This narrative re… Show more
“…RF can also be challenging for other clinical populations. For instance, sleep disturbances from changes in meal schedule and timing can worsen the condition of patients with insomnia or circadian rhythm disorders [9].…”
Section: Potentially Negative Psychological Effects and Risks Of Rf I...mentioning
“…RF can also be challenging for other clinical populations. For instance, sleep disturbances from changes in meal schedule and timing can worsen the condition of patients with insomnia or circadian rhythm disorders [9].…”
Section: Potentially Negative Psychological Effects and Risks Of Rf I...mentioning
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