Title of article
Ramadan Fasting and Risk of Covid‑19
Author/Authors
Haghjooy Javanmard, Shaghayegh Applied Physiology Research Center - Cardiovascular Research Institute - Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran , Otroj, Zahra Vice‑Chancellery for Research and Technology - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Abstract
Almost all religions recommend periods of fasting. Many adult Muslims fast during the holy month
of Ramadan each year. Ramadan fasting as a type of intermittent fasting is a non‑pharmacological
intervention refining the overall health. This year, Ramadan is coincided with coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID‑19) outbreak making it one of the most challenging fasting periods for Muslims in the
world. There is no solid direct evidence to suggest any adverse effect of Ramadan fasting during the
COVID‑19 pandemic in healthy individuals. However, there are exemptions in Ramadan Fasting and
those at risk of health issues should not fast. COVID‑19 is a new disease and there is limited studies
concerning its risk factors. The purpose of this review was shedding more light on the potential
mechanisms involved in influence of practice of fasting in all forms, including Ramadan fasting on
the vulnerability to infection.
Keywords
Ramadan fasting , pandemic , COVID‑19
Journal title
International Journal of Preventive Medicine (IJPM)
Serial Year
2020
Record number
2610092
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