Even though the cause of schizophrenia is unknown, the risk factors for developing the disorder are well known. It is believed that schizophrenia is most likely to occur in individuals with a strong family history of mental disorders. Other risks include maternal exposure to any type of viral infection or toxin during pregnancy, presence of stress, older parents at birth and use of psychoactive drugs during adolescence. However, the majority of people who develop schizophrenia have none of the above risk factors. The disorder is a real mystery.
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