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Table 2 Food and water sources during Hajj

From: Gastrointestinal symptoms and knowledge and practice of pilgrims regarding food and water safety during the 2019 Hajj mass gathering

Variable

Category

n

%

Brought food to KSA from country of origin

Yes

393

29.9

Raw fooda

109

27.7

Canned food

148

37.6

Cooked food

107

27.2

Sources of food during Hajj (non-ritual days)

Cooked own food

115

8.7

Hotel/Hajj mission

1149

86.8

Restaurant/food outlet

648

48.9

Street food truck/kiosk

159

12.0

Street vendor

84

6.3

Sources of food during Hajj (ritual days)

Cooked own food

120

9.0

Hotel/Hajj mission

1216

91.6

Restaurant/food outlet

582

43.9

Street food truck/kiosk

168

12.6

Street vendor

99

7.4

Water sources during Hajj

Tap water

38

2.8

Water bottle

1324

99.4

Street water points

415

31.1

  1. KSA Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  2. aincluding fruits and vegetables