Ramadan is not associated with increased infection risk in Pakistani and Bangladeshi populations: Findings from controlled interrupted time series analysis of UK primary care data
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262530
Abstract: Background The effect of fasting on immunity is unclear. Prolonged fasting is thought to increase the risk of infection due to dehydration. This study describes antibiotic prescribing patterns before, during, and after Ramadan in a… read more here.
Keywords: pakistani bangladeshi; series; infection; primary care ... See more keywords