157 For example, a population-based study in Bavaria, Germany found no association between lunar phases (full, new, and the interphases of moon) and serious crimes such as aggravated assaults, 157 but a small trend in non-violent suicides during new moon in men under 40 years of age was observed. 158 One reason for these discrepancies is the varying definitions of lunar phases used in research, with studies considering different time windows (12, 24, 48, or 72 h) to determine statistical significance.
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Effects of seasonal factors on brain function: Systematic review and future perspectives.
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