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Schizophrenia
Psychiatry · Mental Health
Severe
Severity
Uncommon — affects about 24 million people worldwide, roughly 1 in 300
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Psychiatry
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🛡️Prevention of Schizophrenia
- 1No known prevention due to complex genetic and biological basis
- 2but early intervention at first signs of symptoms significantly improves long-term outcomes
- 3avoiding substance use particularly cannabis during adolescence
- 4consistent treatment adherence
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