Foot ailments during Hajj: A short report.

Authors :: Sridhar S
Benkouiten S
Belhouchat K
Drali T
Memish ZA
Parola P
Brouqui P
Gautret P
Source :: Journal of epidemiology and global health [J Epidemiol Glob Health] 2015 Sep; Vol. 5 (3), pp. 291-4. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Feb 07.
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: A study of ailments of the feet in pilgrims of Hajj revealed that 31% of them suffered from blisters, and the prevalence was five times higher in females. The presence of comorbidity (diabetes, obesity and advanced age) warrants immediate attention to them to avoid serious complications.<br /> (Copyright © 2015 Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)