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Seasonal Variation in the Incidence of Mania

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 January 2018

R. L. Symonds  and
P. Williams
R. L. Symonds
Affiliation:
Department of Psychological Medicine, Welsh National School of Medicine, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff
P. Williams
Affiliation:
Department of Psychological Medicine, Welsh National School of Medicine, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff
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Summary

The seasonal variation of admissions to hospital with a diagnosis of mania (296.1) in England and Wales was examined. The results indicated that for females there was a significant seasonal trend, the peak being in August–September, while for males there was no significant seasonal pattern. The possible reasons for these findings are discussed.

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Research Article
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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 129 , Issue 1 , July 1976 , pp. 45 - 48
Copyright
Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1976 

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