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In the penultimate chapter, biosocial interactions are the focus. Very little research has been done directly on the biosocial approach in Japan, but studies from the fields of psychology and psychiatry on Japanese populations indicate promising future avenues in examining these interactions. Psychopathy and sexual offending are examined within the context of biosocial explanations. Specifically, studies have examined the applicability of findings on the brain and personality of psychopaths and sex offenders. Studies of sex offenders have evaluated the effectiveness of prison rehabilitation programmes, in particular, cognitive-behavioural therapy. The effectiveness of omega-3 supplements in reducing violence and offending is discussed, as Japan was found to have the comparatively highest seafood consumption and lowest homicide rate.

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    The US was excluded because its homicide rate was too high (10-fold above the mean) and its inclusion would have skewed the results. In other words, because of the wide availability of firearms in the US, these would have been a stronger influence in homicide than fish consumption.

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    Inflammation of the foetal membranes due to a bacterial infection that occurs before or during labour.

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    The placenta is located unusually low in the uterus and partially or completely covers the cervix; this causes bleeding from the mother.

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    High blood pressure during pregnancy and can lead to a serious condition called pre-eclampsia; it prevents the placenta from receiving enough blood, meaning that the baby receives inadequate food and oxygen.

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Bui, L., P. Farrington, D. (2019). Biosocial Interactions. In: Crime in Japan. Palgrave Advances in Criminology and Criminal Justice in Asia. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-14097-7_8

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