All of the Following Are True Regarding the Epidemiology of Schizophrenia

question 34

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true regarding the epidemiology of schizophrenia, except:

• A) in 2016, the age-standardized point prevalence of schizophrenia around the world was estimated to be 0.28% (95% uncertainty interval: 0.24-0.31).
• B) globally, prevalent cases of schizophrenia increased from 13.1 million in 1990 to 20.9 million in 2016.
• C) studies have consistently shown an association between higher social class and schizophrenia in urban areas of developed countries.
• D) genetic determinants of schizophrenia are important among the predisposing factors.

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Definitions:

Stress

A state of mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

Theory of Emotion

A framework for understanding how emotions are experienced, expressed, and recognized in oneself and others.

Activation

The process of making something active or operative, particularly in references to systems, substances, or biological functions.

Paraphilias

Unusual or atypical sexual interests towards objects, situations, or individuals, which may or may not lead to distress or harm.