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- Title
Effect of Ramadan fasting on anthropological and physiological parameters.
- Authors
Saiyad, Shaista; Saiyad, Mubassir; Patel, Usha; Verma, Anita
- Abstract
Introduction: All over the world Muslims, during Islamic month of Ramadan observe fast. The aim of this study is to evaluate and study different anthropological and physiological changes taking place in healthy subjects who fast during ramadan. If beneficial effects are found, modified Ramadan diet can be advised to patients to prevent risk of developing lifestyle diseases like coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes etc. Materials and methods: This is a prospective study in which 50 fasting Muslim healthy subjects both males and females in the age group 18-65 were included. Detailed history and anthropometric measurements was carried out in all the subjects, twice: once, a week before Ramadan and thereafter, after Ramadan month. A detailed questionnaire was provided to all the subjects regarding their mental status and sleep pattern. Observation: Fasting caused significant reduction in weight, basal metabolic index, waist circumference in males as well as females. Neither systolic nor diastolic blood pressure changed significantly during Ramadan fasting. There is decrease in anxiety levels, however, there is day time sleepiness during this month. Conclusion: Ramadan fasting is beneficial in a way that it caused significant reduction in weight, waist circumference, basal metabolic index and anxiety in people those who fast.
- Publication
NHL Journal of Medical Sciences, 2014, Vol 3, Issue 1, p59
- ISSN
2319-2283
- Publication type
Academic Journal