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If a family member has Schizophrenia is it more likely that you will have Schizophrenia?
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∙ 14y ago
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.
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What gender is more likely to have schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia occurs equally in males and females.
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.
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.
What are the psychological factors of schizophrenia?
Drug use, a family member with schizophrenia or a related disorder, adolescence (in men) and being in your mid-twenties (in women), and your father being old when you were born are risk factors for schizophrenia.
Can anorexia and bulimic be genetic in your family?
Not always. However research shows that you are a lot more likely to develop anorexia/bulimia if a family member is or was a sufferer.
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.
What family is the euphonium in?
The Euphonium is a member of the brass family, and more specifically it is a member of the low brass family.
Is schizophrenia a dominant trait?
No, it doesn't necessarily occur just because it's present in the family. There are more factors involved in schizophrenia than a specific gene. Other mental/emotional symptoms may exist in the family because of the presence of a genetic type but full blown schizophrenia is unlikely.
Who can get schizophrenia?
Gays, Lesbians, Blacks, Whites, heck anyone can.
What family is a roadrunner in?
The roadrunner is a member of the Cuculidae family, more commonly known as the cuckoo family.
Is alcoholism is inherited?
I don't think alcoholismis inherited, It is more of an acquired habit that becomes dependant.
