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Hysteria and urbanization

K Fukuda, M Moriyama, T Chiba

    Folia Psychiatrica Et Neurologica Japonica
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Urbanization may increase hysteria risk by eroding traditional social ties, as seen in Sendai City. Hysteria incidence decreased overall but remained high in urban satellites, suggesting a link between social change and mental health.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry and Urban Sociology
    • Epidemiology of Mental Disorders

    Background:

    • Hysteria, a complex neuropsychiatric condition, has been historically linked to social and cultural factors.
    • Urbanization presents significant societal shifts, including changes in population density and social structures.
    • Understanding the epidemiological trends of hysteria in relation to urbanization is crucial for public health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between the incidence of hysteria and urbanization in Sendai City.
    • To analyze trends in hysteria rates concerning population density and residential administrative units.
    • To explore potential sociocultural factors contributing to hysteria risk in urbanizing environments.

    Main Methods:

    • Statistical analysis of neuropsychiatric clinic data from two general hospitals in Sendai City.

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  • Examination of hysteria incidence in relation to population density and administrative unit sizes.
  • Comparison of hysteria rates across different urban and satellite areas within the metropolis.

    • Main Results:

    • A decrease in the proportion of hysteric women among total female patients was observed in both clinics.
    • Hysteria incidence generally decreased across most population sizes of residential units.
    • A relatively high incidence of hysteria was noted in satellite areas of the Sendai metropolis.

    Conclusions:

    • Urbanization, particularly the loss of traditional sociocultural ties, may be associated with an increased risk of hysteria.
    • The findings suggest a complex interplay between social change, urban environments, and the manifestation of hysteria.
    • Further research into the sociocultural determinants of hysteria in evolving urban landscapes is warranted.