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The impact of ethnic density on dispensing of antipsychotic and antidepressant medication among immigrants in the Netherlands

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  • Termorshuizen, Fabian
  • Heerdink, Eibert R.
  • Selten, Jean-Paul

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A higher own-group ethnic density in the area of residence is often associated with a lower risk for psychotic disorder. For common mental disorders the evidence is less convincing. This study explores whether these findings are mirrored in data on dispensing of antipsychotics and antidepressants.

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  • Termorshuizen, Fabian & Heerdink, Eibert R. & Selten, Jean-Paul, 2018. "The impact of ethnic density on dispensing of antipsychotic and antidepressant medication among immigrants in the Netherlands," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 211(C), pages 87-94.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:211:y:2018:i:c:p:87-94
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2018.06.005
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