Tattoos linked with mental health issues in individuals
Individuals
with tattoos
are more likely to be diagnosed with a mental
health issue and report sleep problems, a recent study
suggests.
In
a survey-based study published in the International Journal of
Dermatology, the researchers also pointed out that people who had
tattoos were more likely to be smokers, to have spent time in jail,
and to have a higher number of sex partners.
The
survey was conducted in July of 2016 and resulted in a sample of
2,008 adults residing in the United States.
"Previous
research has established an association between having a tattoo and
engaging in risky behaviours. In an era of the increasing popularity
of tattoos, even among women and working professionals, we find these
relationships persist but are not associated with lower health
status," said Karoline Mortensen, lead author of the study.
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