First-contact incidence rates of schizophrenia in Trinidad and one-year follow-up.

D, Bhugra; M, Hilwig; B, Hossein; H, Marceau; J, Neehall; J, Leff; R, Mallett; G, Der

doi:10.1192/bjp.169.5.587

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First-contact incidence rates of schizophrenia in Trinidad and one-year follow-up.

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Bhugra D

Hilwig M

Hossein B

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>Incidence rates of schizophrenia among UK African-Caribbeans have been reported as high. Various explanations including selective migration and genetic vulnerability have been proposed.<h4>Method</h4>In one calendar year, all new cases of psychosis presenting to various psychiatri...

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