Effects of Ramadan upon fluid and food intake, fatigue, and physical, mental, andsocial activities: a comparison between the UK and Libya.
Two studies were performed during Ramadan, one in the UK (N=31) and the other in Libya (N=33). The aims were to assess some changes to lifestyle that are produced by fasting as well as effects due to culture. Subjects were studied on eight separate occasions: four control days (two before and two after Ramadan) and four days during the four weeks of Ramadan itself. [...]