Schizophrenia is the most common form of psychotic mental disorder, with a point prevalence generally estimated to lie between 0.6–1.0%. Genetically informative studies have indicated a multifactorial aetiology, with an important heritable (genetic) component, but with environmental exposures also undoubtedly relevant. The “neurodevelopmental hypothesis” has informed a body of research that fairly consistently identifies birth complications as a risk factor for the later onset of schizophrenia.1,2
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