Socio-demographic, health and food consumption pattern of the Hajjis: [preliminary observation]

ABSTRACT

A preliminary studs, covering 804 pilgrims from Arab and non-Arab] countries, was carried out in 1988 [1108 A.H.] in order to obtain some information on the socio-demographic health and food consumption pattern of the Hajjis. The study revealed that the Arab Hajjis were younger than non-Arabs, with the exception of the Nigerians; more health conscious and utilized health facilities more often than the others. It was further observed that the Arabs possessed a higher level of education and were diversified in their dietary habits as compared to those of non-Arabs. The importance of general health orientation is being emphasized