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The epidemiology of bipolar affective disorder; a review of the literature and introduction to work in progress

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 September 2015

T. Lloyd  and
P.B. Jones
T. Lloyd
Affiliation:
Stanley Foundation Clinical Research Fellow
P.B. Jones*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
*
Professor of Psychiatry, University of Nottingham, Duncan Macmillan House, Porchester Road, Nottingham, NG3 6AA, United Kingdom E-mail p.jones@nott.ac.uk
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Abstract

The past 20 years have seen much research into affective disorders, reflecting advances in both pharmacological and psychological treatments. However, there has been little basic epidemiological research into bipolar illness. This is particularly apparent regarding its basic occurrence and possible epigenetic causes. This presentation will attempt to bring together and integrate the available evidence regarding the basic epidemiology of bipolar disorder, define areas where further research is needed, and outline a large epidemiological study including bipolar affective disorder that has been supported by the Stanley Foundation.

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Acta Neuropsychiatrica , Volume 12 , Issue 3 , September 2000 , pp. 99 - 103
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Copyright © Scandinavian College of Neuropsychopharmacology 2000

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