Publications by authors named "Abdullah Faiz"
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- * Interviews with ninety participants revealed significant differences in the use of wild plants between Afghan refugees and local Pathans, with refugees facing challenges due to stricter border policies and poor economic conditions.
- * Recommendations include enhancing refugees' access to plant resources, improving their economic situations, and promoting their movement to strengthen food security and health.
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- The article explores the traditional knowledge surrounding acorn-based bread by documenting its ingredients, preparation techniques, and consumption practices across several Mediterranean, Central Asian, and Middle Eastern countries.
- Through qualitative research involving 67 participants, the study uncovers variations in how acorn bread is made and used, emphasizing its historical role primarily as a famine food over the last two centuries.
- The findings suggest that reviving acorn products and their cultural significance could promote sustainable development, enhance food security in vulnerable regions, and inspire innovative food products aligned with current food trends.
Background: Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) is amajor cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in young individuals, in developing countries. Long term studies regarding natural history of RHD in Pakistan have not been reported in literature. We present our follow up observations on RHD patients at the end of 12 years since our first survey conducted in rural communities in 1994.
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