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Effects of Ramadan upon Fluid and Food Intake, Fatigue, and Physical, Mental, and Social Activities: A Comparison between the UK and Libya

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Pages 697-724 | Received 04 Mar 2008, Accepted 28 Apr 2008, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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