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Approximately 1 in every 100 people are affected with some form of Schizophrenia. That is about 1% of the population. Not all individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia need to be hospitalized, however some do not realize there is something wrong with them until it is to late. The only thing left to do is hospitalization.
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How many people have schizophrenia in the United States of America?
About 2.2 million Americans have schizophrenia.
What is the percentage of Americans who suffer with Schizophrenia?
Approximately 1% of the American population is estimated to suffer from schizophrenia.
Is schizophrenia similar to hallucinations?
No. Hallucinations are one of the many symptoms of schizophrenia.
What is the frequency of schizophrenia?
28.37% for caucasians. 19.19% for blacks. 51.01% for hispanics/Asians/Native Americans
Who and how many have Schizophrenia?
The overall prevalence of schizophrenia in the general American population is less than 2%. It strikes both men and women and tends to run in families. It is diagnosed more in African Americans, but that is likely due to psychologist bias than it being a real trend.
How many people in Australia does schizophrenia affect?
Approximately 285 000 people in Australia have schizophrenia.
How many phases are there in adult schizophrenia?
The course of schizophrenia in adults can be divided into three phases or stages.
Can healthy people get schizophrenia?
Yes. Although most people with schizophrenia have other health conditions, especially substance abuse disorder, many only have schizophrenia.
Do people with schizophrenia have trouble sleeping?
Many people with schizophrenia do have trouble sleeping. One study suggested that 44% of people with schizophrenia meet the diagnostic criteria for insomnia.
What gene is the schizophrenia disease located on?
There is no one gene for schizophrenia. However, there are many different genes that may contribute to schizophrenia. A gene on chromosome 1 in the 22 family is implicated in schizophrenia, as well as genes on chromosomes 11 and 6.
How many years could schizophrenia reduce your life by?
Schizophrenia reduces life expectancy by 12 to 15 years.
Can a brain scan detect schizophrenia?
A brain scan cannot detect schizophrenia, although many people with schizophrenia do have abnormal brain scans. The brain damage is not apparent until the disease has already progressed far enough to show clear signs of schizophrenia.
