Hajj in sweltering summer season and heat stroke

• Published in: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association Vol. 74; no. 9; pp. 1745 - 1746
• Main Authors: Sultan, Muhammad Omair, Sultan, Muhammad Zain
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Knowledge Bylanes 01.09.2024; Pakistan Medical Association
• Subjects: Environmental aspects; Hajj; Health aspects; Heat Stroke; Heat Stroke - epidemiology; Heat Stroke - prevention & control; Heatstroke; Hot Temperature - adverse effects; Humans; Islam; Mortality; Pakistan - epidemiology; Saudi Arabia - epidemiology; Seasons; Social aspects; Summer; Travel; Saudi Arabia; Pakistan

Hajj is one of the world's largest gatherings. Hajj dates are based on the lunar calendar, and this year, the dates fall in the summer season from June 14-18, 2024. We are writing to highlight the climate conditions, soaring temperatures, heat stroke, heat stress, the health situation of Hajj p...