Schizophrenia
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Schizophrenia Incidence
Facts about schizophrenia:
About 1 out of every 100 people in the US has schizophrenia.
The onset of schizophrenia in men is between the ages of 18 and 25.
The onset of schizophrenia in women is between the ages of 25 and 46.
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Schizophrenia Risk Factors
Related Topics:
Anxiety disorder
Bipolar disorder
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Last Updated: Jul 14, 2008
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Cantor-Graae E, Selten JP. Schizophrenia and migration: a meta-analysis and review. Am J Psychiatry. 2005 Jan;162(1):12-24.
Kurtz MM, Moberg PJ, Gur RC, Gur RE. Approaches to cognitive remediation of neuropsychological deficits in schizophrenia: a review and meta-analysis. Neuropsychol Rev. 2001 Dec;11(4):197-210.
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