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JOURNAL OF MEDICAL AND SURGICAL RESEARCH - Vol. II, n 1, June, 2015
Pages: 111-114
Effects of Ramadan on Forensic Cases Presenting to Emergency Service
F. Sari Dogan, O. Guneysel, V. Ozaydin, M. Konar
Category:JMSR Emergency Medicine
Abstract:
The term "forensic case" is defined as disruption of physical and/or mental health of an individual due to external factors. Forensic cases are most frequently encountered in emergency services. Ramadan, the ninth month of Islamic calendar, is a month of fasting throughout which Muslims from all around the world worship by observing fasting. There are many studies focusing on the effects of fasting on health. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of Ramadan on forensic cases presenting to emergency service.
Keywords: Forensic case, Ramadan, fasting, emergency service