Mass Gatherings and Public Health: Case Studies from the Hajj to Mecca

Background: Many new and challenging risks can be introduced during mass gatherings. The Hajj, as one of the largest mass gatherings, provides an excellent annual opportunity to reflect on the public health risk posed by international and multicultural crowds and the value of mitigation strategies....

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Main Authors: Juma Rahman, Min Thu, Neelam Arshad, Marc Van der Putten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Levy Library Press 2017-06-01
Series:Annals of Global Health
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Online Access:https://annalsofglobalhealth.org/articles/242