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- 20 Years
- 01/04/2021
What causes schizophrenia?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Causes of schizophrenia is not Known, but certain factors seem to increase the risk of developing or triggering schizophrenia, including: *Having a family history of schizophrenia,
- Some pregnancy and birth complications, such as malnutrition or exposure to toxins or viruses that may impact brain development *Taking mind-altering (psychoactive or psychotropic) drugs during teen years and young adulthood
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