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Rural-Urban Differences in the Use of Stress-Alleviative Drugs

Authors :
Webb, Stephen D.
Collette, John
Source :
American Journal of Sociology. Nov 77 83(3):700-707.
Publication Year :
1977

Abstract

A nationwide survey of pharmacists in New Zealand investigated differential prevalence of stress-alleviate drug use in rural and urban areas. Contrary to conventional wisdom regarding urban stress, findings indicate that stress-related disorders are much more prevalent among rural than urban residents. (Author/DB)

Details

Volume :
83
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
<searchLink fieldCode=&quot;SO&quot; term=&quot;%22American+Journal+of+Sociology%22&quot;><i>American Journal of Sociology</i></searchLink>. Nov 77 83(3):700-707.
Accession number :
EJ170594