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Health Conditions
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Schizophrenia
Who has it?
Schizophrenia occurs in every culture and every nation. It does not differentiate between race, gender, or socioeconomic status. Approximately 1% of people worldwide will develop schizophrenia in their lifetime. More than 2.2 million Americans suffer from this mental illness. Schizophrenia is associated with marked social and occupational dysfunction; therefore, it is not hard to believe that some estimates have suggested that 33%-50% of homeless Americans have this mental illness.
Although the prevalence is equal between genders, males tend to develop schizophrenia earlier than females. The first signs of schizophrenia typically present in males in their late teens or early twenties; women usually present with symptoms in their late twenties or early thirties. While it can happen, schizophrenia rarely occurs before adolescence or after the age of 40 years.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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Who has it?
