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  • It has been stated that a higher proportion of males (Fischbacher, 1987) and a higher proportion of females (Lynch, 1989) have been using neuroleptics

  • Our survey does not show any difference between males and females in neuroleptic usage (Table II)

  • Neuroleptic use decreases in older people (Jacobsen, 1988)

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Introduction

Eighty-two per cent of the population with psychi atric disorders used neuroleptics compared with 62% of the behaviourally disordered population. It has been stated that a higher proportion of males (Fischbacher, 1987) and a higher proportion of females (Lynch, 1989) have been using neuroleptics. Our survey does not show any difference between males and females in neuroleptic usage (Table II). Neuroleptic use decreases in older people (Jacobsen, 1988).

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