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Month of birth, ultraviolet radiation exposure, and the development of major mental illnesses

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George E Davis Jr and colleagues are researching the link between month of birth, UVR exposure, lifespan, and MMI

Major mental illnesses (MMIs) are a significant global health burden. Recent data confirms that MMI is associated with an individual’s month of birth (MOB). Levels of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) vary during the calendar year, and over cyclic periods UVR intensity peaks. UVR can cause cellular mutations and affect epigenetic processes, therefore exposure at conception or during early gestation potentially has […]

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