schizophrenia Flashcards
1
Q
abnormal brain activity and anatomy. How so?
A
- low activity in frontal lobes
- more rapid brain tissue loss
2
Q
Genetics and risk
A
odds of being diagnosed is 1 in 100, 1 in 10 for those with a diagnosed family member
3
Q
Prenatal environment and risk
A
- low birth weight
- lack of oxygen during delivery
- maternal prenatal nutrition
- midpregnancy viral infection: flu, dense population, season of birth