schizophrenia Flashcards by Lynne McDonald

Q

abnormal brain activity and anatomy. How so?

A

low activity in frontal lobes

- more rapid brain tissue loss

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Genetics and risk

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odds of being diagnosed is 1 in 100, 1 in 10 for those with a diagnosed family member

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Prenatal environment and risk

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low birth weight
lack of oxygen during delivery
maternal prenatal nutrition
midpregnancy viral infection: flu, dense population, season of birth

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