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Exploring the prevalence of chronic diseases and health status among international Hajj pilgrims.
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- Respiratory symptoms, preventive practices, and antibiotic use during Hajj: A post-pandemic cross-sectional survey among Malaysian pilgrims.IJID regions · 2026Article
- Deployed national healthcare services in Hajj mass gathering settings: emergency department experience of Makkah Diyanet Hospital during the 2025 Hajj period.BMC emergency medicine · 2026Article
- Prevalence and Risk Factors of Heat-Related Illness Among Pilgrims During the Hajj Season 2024: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of epidemiology and global health · 2026Article
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- Cognitive impairment among older adults' pilgrims during Hajj: a cross-sectional study of prevalence and associated factors.BMC geriatrics · 2025Article
- Prevalence and Predictors of Falls Among Younger and Older Adult Pilgrims During the Hajj Mass Gathering: An Age-Stratified Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Medication Adherence Among Pilgrims with Chronic Diseases at Hajj 2024.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025Article
- Health Risk Behaviors and Associated Factors Among Hajj 2024 Pilgrims: A Multinational Cross-Sectional Study.Risk management and healthcare policy · 2025Article
- Comorbidity status and stress levels during the 2024 Hajj season: A Logistic regression analysis of Hajj pilgrims in North Sumatra.Journal of family & community medicineArticle
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Abstract
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aimsPilgrims with pre-existing Chronic Diseases are at high risk of physical stress that can lead to unexpected health outcomes, including multiple visits to the hospital, organ failure, or even death. In addition, the risk of mortality related to Chronic Diseases increases during mass gatherings due to these same reasons. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the Prevalence of Chronic Diseases and clinical symptoms among pilgrims during Hajj 2024 in Saudi Arabia.
methodsDuring the 2024 Hajj rituals, cross-sectional questionnaires were administered to pilgrims at the Jeddah International Airport. The questionnaire contained questions on sociodemographic information, the presence of Chronic Diseases, types of Chronic Diseases, and clinical symptoms.
resultsA total of 1920 pilgrims were included in the study, with a mean age of 52.03 ± 13.43 and a median of 53 years. Among those, 49.4% were males. The prevalence of Chronic Diseases (CDs) was 36.3% (n = 697). Among those, 16% (n = 308) of them reported hypertension, followed by diabetes 11.6% (n = 222), asthma (4%, n = 76), and cardiovascular diseases (3.4% n = 65). The most common symptoms associated with Chronic Diseases were cough (36.5%, n = 700), followed by fever (21.8%, n = 419), and sore throat (21.2%, n = 407). The presence of diabetes was significantly associated with gender (p = 0.019), while hypertension was more common among male pilgrims (n = 829) compared to female pilgrims (n = 783) (p = 001). Furthermore, the presence of coughing was significantly associated with the age and educational level of the pilgrims (p = 0.001). On the other hand, headaches were more common among females compared to male pilgrims (p = 0.001).
conclusionA considerable number of pilgrims suffer from Chronic Diseases, with hypertension being most common. Further interventions, such as education and management before Hajj, are recommended.
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