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What is Brians probable diagnosis?
disorganized schizophrenia (A+)
Are you more likely to die in a car crash or plane crash?
Today as the roads are more crowded it is in a car that is more likely.
Mike and mack are identical twins while betty and bonnie are fraternal twins if mike is affected by schizophrenia then which of following statements is most likely true?
Mack has a 49% better chance of developing the disease than the fraternal twins
Are adolescents more likely to commit suicide than adults?
Yes and no. Teens are more likely than your average adult, but seniors are also more likely than the average teen.
What is a common predisposing factor to leukemia?
gender- more common in males smoking genetics
How are age and gender linked to schizophrenia?
Teenagers and young adults are most likely to get schizophrenia. Women with schizophrenia are more likely to have less severe schizophrenia and have paranoid schizophrenia, as well as developing schizophrenia at an average age of 25; men have a more severe course, with higher rates of disorganized and catatonic schizophrenia as well as developing schizophrenia at the average age of 18.
Which gender is more likely to get into fights?
The male gender is more likely to get into fights with the same gender.
What gender mostly gets schizophrenia?
The genders get schizophrenia at about the same rates. However, men have a more severe course and an earlier onset than do women.
If a family member has Schizophrenia is it more likely that you will have Schizophrenia?
Statistically, yes. There is a strong correlation between schizophrenia and genetics. That said, schizophrenia occurs in about .5% of the general population. So while you are statistically more likely to develop symptoms than someone who has no schizophrenics in their family, it is still quite unlikely that you will develop symptoms.
What is schizophrenia most likely to be treated with?
Schizophrenia is most likely to be treated with antipsychotics such as Haldol or Abilify.
Is it safe to be around someone who has schizophrenia?
Most people with schizophrenia are not violent. However, if the person with schizophrenia has a history of violence, it may not be safe to be around them. Schizophrenics who use drugs are also more likely than others to be violent.
What kind of schizophrenia do you have if you self-harm?
There is no specific type of schizophrenia that is associated with self-harm. Self-harm in schizophrenia is generally associated with delusions. For example, a patient with schizophrenia may believe that if he or she cuts off a finger then the world will be saved. Because self-harm in schizophrenia is associated with delusions, patients with paranoid schizophrenia or undifferentiated schizophrenia may be more likely to self-harm than patients with other types of schizophrenia.
If a 30 year old has schizophrenia could the mother have it as well?
Yes. Schizophrenia is partly genetic, meaning that if you have a relative with schizophrenia you are likely to also have schizophrenia. About 1/10 of people with a relative with schizophrenia develop schizophrenia, compared to 1/100 people without a relative with schizophrenia.
How do you know if you have a predisposition of Schizophrenia?
You may have a predisposition towards schizophrenia if someone in your close family has or had schizophrenia, if you are a fantasy-prone person, if you do not have much need for a social life, or if you often find yourself believing in strange or fantastical things. Keep in mind that these factors do not mean that you will develop schizophrenia; they just mean that you may be more likely to develop schizophrenia than others.
How does the gender gap affect political parties?
Men are more likely to vote Republican and women are more likely to vote Democrat.
Is schizophrenia more common in boys or girls?
Not much is known about Schizophrenia, but it is known that boys and girls have an equal ratio to receiving Schizophrenia.
Is Schizophrenia more common than Autism?
Approximately 11 people per thousand have schizophrenia. Approximately 17.4 people per thousand have autism. Autism is more common than schizophrenia.
