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February 5, 2026Canadian Medical Association Journal2 citationsOpen Access

Incidence of psychotic disorders by birth cohort: a population-based cohort study in Ontario, Canada

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DMDaniel T. MyranMGMaya GibbMPMichael Pugliese

Key Points

  • To investigate the incidence of psychotic disorders across different birth cohorts in Ontario.
  • Population-based cohort study
  • Analysis of incidence rates over time
  • Comparison of cohorts from different birth years
  • Increased incidence of psychotic disorders observed in more recent birth cohorts
  • Findings may reflect improved access to assessment and treatment
  • Need for enhanced early intervention services highlighted

Abstract

The incidence of psychotic disorders has increased in more recent birth cohorts. Although some of the findings may reflect improved access to assessment and treatment, further research is needed to examine potential contributors. These results can inform early psychosis intervention services in Canada.

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Myran et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69843371f1d9ada3c1fb0a4dhttps://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.250926
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