Heredity of Schizophrenia in India: A 1928 debate.

Authors :: Haldipur CV
Source :: Asian journal of psychiatry [Asian J Psychiatr] 2023 Oct; Vol. 88, pp. 103741. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Aug 22.
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Shaw, a British psychiatrist working in India, observed that the incidence of Schizophrenia was higher among a community of Parsis as compared to other ethnic groups. He published his findings in two British journals. The paper drew responses from two other psychiatrists. The debate is examined in colonial context during which occurred and some implications for contemporary research.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The Author has no financial conflicts to disclose.<br /> (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)