Solar insolation in springtime influences age of onset of bipolar I disorder.
Acta Psychiatr Scand
; 136(6): 571-582, 2017 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-28722128
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To confirm prior findings that the larger the maximum monthly increase in solar insolation in springtime, the younger the age of onset of bipolar disorder.METHOD:
Data were collected from 5536 patients at 50 sites in 32 countries on six continents. Onset occurred at 456 locations in 57 countries. Variables included solar insolation, birth-cohort, family history, polarity of first episode and country physician density.RESULTS:
There was a significant, inverse association between the maximum monthly increase in solar insolation at the onset location, and the age of onset. This effect was reduced in those without a family history of mood disorders and with a first episode of mania rather than depression. The maximum monthly increase occurred in springtime. The youngest birth-cohort had the youngest age of onset. All prior relationships were confirmed using both the entire sample, and only the youngest birth-cohort (all estimated coefficients P < 0.001).CONCLUSION:
A large increase in springtime solar insolation may impact the onset of bipolar disorder, especially with a family history of mood disorders. Recent societal changes that affect light exposure (LED lighting, mobile devices backlit with LEDs) may influence adaptability to a springtime circadian challenge.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Estaciones del Año
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Trastorno Bipolar
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Internacionalidad
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Radiación Electromagnética
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
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America do norte
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America do sul
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Asia
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Europa
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Oceania
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Acta Psychiatr Scand
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Alemania