Analysis of patient falls among hospitalised patients in Makkah region.

Objective: To assess the frequency and its correlation of patient fall with preventing or precipitating factors among inpatients.

Methods: The observational study was conducted in Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia from October 15 2012 to November 4, 2013. Data was collected using a questionnaire from 16 hospitals in four districts of Makkah province.

Pattern of patients and diseases during mass transit: The day of Arafat experience.

Background And Objective: Every year 2-3 million Muslims gather for a few days around the Holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. Managing enormous health issues associated with such a mass gathering requires a very vibrant health delivery plan. Related research is part of the strategy.