January 12, 2007
Source: BBC News
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6253409.stm
The NHS should provide more faith-based care for Muslims, an expert says.
Muslims are about twice as likely to report poor health and disability than the general population, says Edinburgh University's Professor Aziz Sheikh.
Writing in the British Medical Journal, he called for male circumcision on the NHS and more details over alcohol derived drugs.
But Manchester University health expert Professor Aneez Esmail said it was not possible to meet everyone's needs.
Professor Sheikh said a better picture of the health profile and experiences of British Muslims was needed to help them access services.