Cardiovascular disease and Ramadan. A literature review

Hammami, R.; Bahloul, A.; Charfeddine, S.; Gargouri, R.; Ellouze, T.; Abid, Leïla; Triki, Faten; Kammoun, S.; Mrad, Imtinene Ben; Amor, Hassen Ibn Hadj

doi:10.1016/j.ancard.2021.09.011

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“…Finally, the frequency of emergency department admissions appears not to change ( 194 – 198 ) or even decrease ( 199 ) during Ramadan, suggesting no adverse effects regarding the safety of fasting during the month of Ramadan. Nevertheless, data related to the effect of other types of religious fasting on the frequency of emergency department admissions are lacking.…”

Section: Religious Fasting As a Public Health Nutrition Strategymentioning

confidence: 93%

Religious fasting and its impacts on individual, public, and planetary health: Fasting as a “religious health asset” for a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable society

Trabelsi

Ammar²,

Boujelbane³

et al. 2022

Front. Nutr.

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Religious fasting is practiced by people of all faiths, including Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Jainism, as well as Hinduism, Judaism, and Taoism. Individual/clinical, public, global, and planetary health has traditionally been studied as separate entities. Nevertheless, religious fasting, in conjunction with other religious health assets, can provide several opportunities, ranging from the individual to the population, environmental, and planetary levels, by facilitating and supporting societal transformations and changes, such as the adoption of healthier, more equitable, and sustainable lifestyles, therein preserving the Earth's systems and addressing major interconnected, cascading, and compound challenges. In this review, we will summarize the most recent evidence on the effects of religious fasting, particularly Orthodox and Ramadan Islamic fasting, on human and public health. Further, we will explore the potential effects of religious fasting on tackling current environmental issues, with a special focus on nutrition/food restriction and planetary health. Finally, specific recommendations, particularly around dietary intake during the fasting rituals, will be provided to ensure a sustainable healthy planet.

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Section: Religious Fasting As a Public Health Nutrition Strategymentioning

confidence: 93%

Religious fasting and its impacts on individual, public, and planetary health: Fasting as a “religious health asset” for a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable society

Trabelsi

Ammar²,

Boujelbane³

et al. 2022

Front. Nutr.

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“…Four other articles provided practical guidelines and management recommendations for people with CVD during RF. [30][31][32][33] Betesh-Abay et al 23 examined the association between RF and acute myocardial infarction (AMI)-related outcomes using retrospectively extracted data from a tertiary hospital database 2002-2017. The study periods for each year were 1 month preceding Ramadan (reference period [RP]), Ramadan, and 2 months after that.…”

Section: Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Factorsmentioning

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Review of the Literature on Ramadan Fasting and Health in 2022

Hafidh

Khan

Shaikh

et al. 2023

Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

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Objectives The literature on health and disease during Ramadan fasting (RF) is widely spread in many journals making it not readily accessible to those interested in the subject. Here, we provide an overview of the research on the interplay of RF with various aspects of well-being published in 2022. Materials and Methods A narrative, nonsystematic review of the international literature from a single major medical online database, PubMed, in one calendar year (2022) was conducted. The search term “Ramadan fasting” was used to retrieve the appropriate records. The relevant literature with substantial data-based content was presented in a concise thematic account, excluding those concerned with diabetes. Results Themes that emerged from the review included the pathophysiology of metabolic changes during RF, nutritional aspects including body composition and energy metabolism, cardiovascular disease and risk factors, renal function and structure, endocrinology (mainly thyroid), neurological disorders, mental health, pregnancy and fetal life, and infections (including COVID). Some miscellaneous clinical themes were identified, such as patients' and professional perspectives. Conclusions In 2022, the medical interest in RF was again widely spread across specialties. Cardiovascular disease and risk factors attract the most interest in terms of original articles and professional guidelines. We hope with this review to present a concise summary of the scholarly work on the subject in this year.

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Considering intermittent fasting among Saudis: insights into practices

Alnasser

Almutairi

2022

BMC Public Health

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Background There is a dearth of studies on intermittent fasting in Saudi Arabia outside of Ramadan. The aim of this research was to study and describe the practice of intermittent fasting outside of Ramadan among Saudi people. Methods A web-based survey that focused on intermittent fasting practices—specifically the use of intermittent fasting applications, goal setting, and the effects of fasting on an individual’s state of health—was administered, collected, and analyzed. Results The study revealed that 58% (298/514) of the respondents practiced intermittent fasting for a duration of less than 3 months. The most-practiced pattern of intermittent fasting was a 16/8 fasting pattern (43.8%, 225/514). About 88.3% (454/514) of those who followed intermittent fasting drank fluids while fasting. Additionally, the amount of weight loss after intermittent fasting was less than 2.2 kg for 35% (180/514) of the participants. The primary goal of intermittent fasting for 44.9% (231/514) of the respondents was to lose weight. The majority of the participants (84.6%, 435/514) did not use any fasting applications. Conclusion The results of the current research on intermittent fasting outside of Ramadan are preliminary and inconclusive. The findings of the present study advance the idea that for some Saudis, the practice of intermittent fasting does not necessarily begin and end with Ramadan; this finding may present a strategic opportunity for Saudi health professionals who are focused on the obesity epidemic and other public health issues in Saudi Arabia. This study sought to help start a discussion on this topic and fill the knowledge gap.

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Cardiovascular disease and Ramadan. A literature review

Cited by 3 publications

References 24 publications

Religious fasting and its impacts on individual, public, and planetary health: Fasting as a “religious health asset” for a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable society

Religious fasting and its impacts on individual, public, and planetary health: Fasting as a “religious health asset” for a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable society

Review of the Literature on Ramadan Fasting and Health in 2022

Considering intermittent fasting among Saudis: insights into practices

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