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 |
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Format: | article |
Language: | EN |
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Ubiquity Press
2017
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/103f4b1ac2e240f7b5e8b933628a2a3d |
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