Study Suggests City Living Causes Psychotic Disorders

A research study found that people living in high-density urban areas are more likely to have psychotic disorders.

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July 13, 2001, 12:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

In a study of more than 7,000 people in the Netherlands, investigators found that both full-blown psychotic disorders and milder psychosis-like symptoms were more common among those living in urbanized areas. The link was most apparent among people born and raised in densely populated areas, suggesting that childhood environment may create "enduring liabilities" for adult psychiatric health, according to the researchers.

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

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