t future health problems. They say antisocial behavior is more common in men, so the explanations for the lifestyle may be both biological and social. But independent Being a loner does more than make you alone, it could put your health in jeopardy. Though reports have shown links between health and deprivation, much less attention has been paid to the health risk of antisocial behavior.

Researchers say an antisocial lifestyle is clearly related to risky behaviors such as substance abuse, reckless driving, truancy, and sexual promiscuity -- many of which can directly affect a person's health.

In a report published in the British Medical Journal, Jonathan Shepard of the University of Wales College of Medicine, and David Farrington of the University of Cambridge, argue that identifying early on is critical to prevent future health problems. They say antisocial behavior is more common in men, so the explanations for the lifestyle may be both biological and social. But independent f

has been paid to the health risk of antisocial behavior.

Researchers say an antisocial lifestyle is clearly related to risky behaviors such as substance abuse, reckless driving, truancy, and sexual promiscuity -- many of which can directly affect a person's health.

In a report published in the British Medical Journal, Jonathan Shepard of the University of Wales College of Medicine, and David Farrington of the University of Cambridge, argue that identifying early on is critical to prevent future health problems. They say antisocial behavior is more common in men, so the explanations for the lifestyle may be both biological and social. But independent

ckless driving, truancy, and sexual promiscuity -- many of which can directly affect a person's health.

In a report published in the British Medical Journal, Jonathan Shepard of the University of Wales College of Medicine, and David Farrington of the University of Cambridge, argue that identifying early on is critical to prevent future health problems. They say antisocial behavior is more common in men, so the explanations for the lifestyle may be both biological and social. But independent

athan Shepard of the University of Wales College of Medicine, and David Farrington of the University of Cambridge, argue that identifying early on is critical to prevent future health problems. They say antisocial behavior is more common in men, so the explanations for the lifestyle may be both biological and social. But independent t future health problems. They say antisocial behavior is more common in men, so the explanations for the lifestyle may be both biological and social. But independent factors shown to increase the likelihood of antisocial behavior as an adult include:
• Antisocial behavior as a child
• An antisocial family
• Poor parenting
• Economic deprivation

But researchers say there are also several turning points that can steer someone away from an antisocial lifestyle, such as:
• Getting married
• Getting a job
• Moving to a better area
• Joining the armed forces

The report shows that antisocial behavior has been associated with a higher risk of injury and automobile accidents, especially in younger people. Researchers say injuries are also linked to key componen