title: Birth distribution of schizophrenic patients in Japan (Tochigi).
abstract: The monthly birth distribution of schizophrenic inpatients was examined in the Tochigi prefecture, Japan. A significant excess (26%) above the expected birth counts was found for patients born in the winter months (December-February). These data are consistent with the previous reports from European and North American countries.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Jichi Medical School, Japan.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Onda
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kato
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Miyazaki
keywords: epidemiology; schizophrenia; season of birth