Moon cycle and birth dates in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Kruger, Christa; Van Staden, C.W. (Werdie); Bodemer, W.; Van der Linde, Michael J. (Mike); Millard, Sollie M.

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Moon cycle and birth dates in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Kruger, Christa; Van Staden, C.W. (Werdie); Bodemer, W.; Van der Linde, Michael J. (Mike); Millard, Sollie M.

URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/15679

Date: 1995

Abstract:

The seasonality of birth dates of schizophrenic and bipolar patients has been studied extensively. The moon cycle, another rhythmical influence, is unfoundedly believed to affect mental health. This pilot study investigated a possible relationship of the moon cycle with birth dates of schizophrenic and bipolar in-patients. Schizophrenic births peaked 5 days after and on the day of full moon. Bipolar births peaked 3 days after and on the day of full moon. These results suggests a statistical dependency between the moon cycle and birth dates of these patients and possible implications are discussed. Epidemiological verification of this relationship is required.

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