Religion and infectious diseases – review

Religion and infectious diseases – review

This mini review analyzes the reason why many infectious diseases are rarely represented within the overall spectrum of ID in particular regions. The link between behavioral/cultural factors and the religion prevalent in those areas is analyzed. In addition outbreaks of infections in the community,...

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Veröffentlicht in:Clinical social work journal / CWS 2017-01, Vol.8 (2), p.29-34
Hauptverfasser: Hajj Ali, P., Krcmery, V., Polonova, J., Adamcova, J., Spanik, S., Jankechova, M., Bujdova, N., Laca, P., Gallova, A., Bak, T., Hrindova, T., Subramanian, S.
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Sprache:eng
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Epidemics
Muslims
Religion
Religious holidays
Zoonoses
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Zusammenfassung:This mini review analyzes the reason why many infectious diseases are rarely represented within the overall spectrum of ID in particular regions. The link between behavioral/cultural factors and the religion prevalent in those areas is analyzed. In addition outbreaks of infections in the community, linked to mass religious gatherings (Kumbh Mela, for Hindu, Haj for Muslims, and Urbi et orbi for Christians) is discussed.
ISSN:2222-386X
2076-9741
DOI:10.22359/cswhi_8_2_06