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.

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