Are culture ‐bound syndromes on the verge of extinction?

Exotic and enigmatic they may be, but culture‐bound syndromes could be disappearing from the medical lexicon, partly as a result of cultural boundaries becoming blurred by the march of the internet and mass media. Mark Greener explores some fascinating examples of culture‐bound syndromes and reasons why the terms might be falling into disuse.
Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: News review Source Type: research