Review and Meta-Analysis of Epidemiologic Studies of Adult Bipolar Disorder.

CONCLUSIONS: The overall prevalence rate is consistent with historical estimates, but rates vary significantly across studies. Differences in methodology contribute to the perception that rates of BD have increased over time. Rates varied markedly by geographic region, even after controlling for all other predictors. Research using consistent definitions and methods may expose specific factors that confer risk for BD. PMID: 29188905 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Tags: J Clin Psychiatry Source Type: research