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Cause Of Disorganized Schizophrenia
Health Encyclopedia: Schizophrenia Disorganized Type
Disorganized schizophrenia is a type of
Alternative Names
Hebephrenic schizophrenia; Disorganized schizophrenia
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The cause is unknown. The onset of this subtype of schizophrenia usually occurs before age 25. A family history of depression or psychosis increases the likelihood of having the disease.
People with this form of schizophrenia are...
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