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Risk factors for developing schizophrenia include genetics, brain chemistry, gender, age, and family history, as well as certain medical conditions. If you are at risk of developing schizophrenia, or you have signs and symptoms associated with schizophrenia, talk to your doctor about your options.
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People with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have a significantly higher risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and other vascular diseases compared with the general population. In schizophrenia the figures suggest a 50% higher risk of CHD in women and a 34% higher risk in men. The prevalence of a number of modifiable risk factors is…
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Jerry Kennard, Health Guide, commented on Mental Illness Alone Does Not Predict… Hi Valash, I'm pretty sure it varies according to what survey you…
Christina Bruni, Health Guide, answered My 14 year old son was just diagnosed… Hello SParrish, There's a genetic tendency to develop SZ, a…
Christina Bruni, Health Guide, answered My brother has schizophrenia. I am… Hello concerned, Sorry for the delay in responding. I had…
Christina Bruni, Health Guide, answered can schizophrenia be inherited Hi gothicmindkiller, It's believed that schizophrenia has a genetic…
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