Born in Bradford (BiB) is gearing up to host a conference which will look at why British Muslims suffer from chronic diseases and childhood obesity at a higher rate than the wider population.
The event, being held at the University of Bradford on 12 September, is hoping to attract leading researchers from across the UK.
The academics, clinicians and representatives from the British Muslim community will discuss and debate the reasons for health inequalities and explore the roles of low levels of physical activity, diet, migration, deprivation, gender stereotypes and even myths have on people’s wellbeing.
Professor John Wright, Director of Bradford Institute for Health research, where the BiB project is based, said: “British Muslims face major health threats from diabetes and heart disease.
“In Born in Bradford we have shown that this risks starts in early life.
“Religious settings provide a key setting for health promotion for these children and our work with mosques has demonstrated how we can develop culturally sensitive approaches to healthy living.”
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