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Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia. By Andres munoz. Causes. Schizophrenia is mostly thought to be inherited. Doctors still don’t have a very good understanding of the causes. Environmental factors aren’t being ruled out. Problems during birth such as malnutrition or other not yet known psychological factors.

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Schizophrenia

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  1. Schizophrenia By Andres munoz

  2. Causes • Schizophrenia is mostly thought to be inherited. Doctors still don’t have a very good understanding of the causes. • Environmental factors aren’t being ruled out. Problems during birth such as malnutrition or other not yet known psychological factors.

  3. Prevalence • 1% of Americans have this illness. • For men, the symptoms usually first occur in their early 20’s.

  4. Signs & Symptoms • Unusual perceptions or thoughts. • Hallucinations • Delusions • Movement disorders

  5. Most At Risk • Men and women ages 16 – 30. • It is rare for a person to get schizophrenia after the age of 45. • Although it is not a determinant people with schizophrenia are often addicted to nicotine.

  6. Prevention & Treatment • Since causes of schizophrenia are still somewhat of a mystery, prevention is nearly impossible. • Treatment is focused on treating the symptoms of schizophrenia, and it is mostly done by the use of atypical antipsychotic medications.

  7. URL’s • http://kristaylorfilmcerebral.blogspot.com/2010/11/schizophrenia.html • http://www.apesantsandancestors.com/schizophrenias-enigmatic-roots/ • http://www.schizophrenia.com/szfacts.htm# • http://www.renegadepopo.com/schizophrenics.php • http://ibnlive.in.com/news/brain-scans-may-help-predict-schizophrenia/138409-17.html • http://www.mentalhealth.gov/what-to-look-for/psychotic-disorders/schizophrenia/index.html • http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/schizophrenia/index.shtml#part5

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