AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Research suggests a combination of physical, genetic, psychological and environmental factors can make a person more likely to develop the condition. Some people may be prone to schizophrenia, and a stressful or emotional life event might trigger a psychotic episode.

Detailed explanation-2: -Abstract. Patients with schizophrenia represent a vulnerable population with high medical needs that are often missed or undertreated.

Detailed explanation-3: -Schizophrenia is more common in winter and spring births. Children whose mothers experienced famine during the first trimester are more likely to develop schizophrenia. Pregnancy and birth complications increase the risk of developing schizophrenia.

Detailed explanation-4: -Some people with schizophrenia experience worsening and remission of symptoms periodically throughout their lives, others a gradual worsening of symptoms over time. Schizophrenia affects approximately 24 million people or 1 in 300 people (0.32%) worldwide. This rate is 1 in 222 people (0.45%) among adults (2).