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A Systematic Review of the Prevalence of Schizophrenia

PLoS Medicine · 2005 · Vol. 2(5) · pp. e141–e141
Sukanta SahaDavid ChantJoy WelhamJohn J. McGrath

Abstract

There is a wealth of data about the prevalence of schizophrenia. These gradients, and the variability found in prevalence estimate distributions, can provide direction for future hypothesis-driven research.

Schizophrenia research and treatmentMental Health Treatment and AccessBipolar Disorder and TreatmentEpidemiologySchizophrenia (object-oriented programming)MedicineDemographyPrevalenceEstimationGerontologyPsychiatry

MeSH terms

FemaleHumansMaleRural PopulationSchizophreniaSex FactorsSocial ClassUrban PopulationPrevalenceEpidemiologic StudiesNeeds Assessment

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  • Stanley Medical Research Institute
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