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There is evidence that the risk of schizophrenia is increased by?
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exposure to viral illness during the second trimester of pregnancy
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Schizophrenia is related to increased levels of what?
Schizophrenia is related to increased levels of dopamine.
Is it possible for a schizophrenic to pass his illness to his children?
Schizophrenia does have a genetic component - so risk of schizophrenia in close relatives of a schizophrenic patient are increased. This does not mean that all close relatives will definitely have the disease, but only that they are more likely to have it than non-relatives. Environmental and social stressors may increase this risk.
Is schizophrenia a disorder of the body or mind?
Evidence suggests that schizophrenia is a physical disorder of the brain.
What forms of abuse can cause paranoid schizophrenia?
There is no evidence that abuse can cause paranoid schizophrenia.
Is there a vaccination for schizophrenia?
We don't know enough about the origins of schizophrenia to be able to develop a vaccine for it. Also, vaccines only work on viruses, and though there is evidence that schizophrenia may be caused by viruses, schizophrenia itself is not a virus.
Would a woman with schizophrenia be considered a high-risk pregnancy?
Yes.
Can kids be born with schizophrenia?
Population statistics on the heredity of schizophrenia estimate that a child with one diagnosed parent has about a 10% genetic risk of developing the disease themselves (this is compared to a 1% risk in the general population). The risk goes up significantly if both parents (60%), a grandparent, or other close relatives also have schizophrenia.
Mike and Mack are identical twins while Betty and Bonnie (unrelated to Mike and Mack) are fraternal twins. If Mike is affected by schizophrenia then which of following statements is most likely true?
Mack has a 49% better chance of developing the disease than the fraternal twins.
Overweight children are at increased risk for low?
overweight children are at increased risk for low
Does smoking weed cause schizophrenia and clinical depression?
Marijuana is not know to cause schizophrenia, and marijuana does not cause depression.CLINICAL STUDIES STATE THE EXACT OPPOSITE.Dope smoking, particularly in the early teens, increases the risk of schizophrenia and clinical depression.
Does increased international business means increased risk?
Yes, increased international business means increased risk. This is because it means that the given business is being done on a very large scale.
Does increased international business mean increased risk?
Yes, increased international business means increased risk. This is because it means that the given business is being done on a very large scale.
