A Systematic Review of the Prevalence of Schizophrenia

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Authors

Sukanta Saha · Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research

David Chant · Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research

Joy Welham · Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research

John J. McGrath · University of Queensland

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.

Topics & Keywords

Schizophrenia research and treatment Mental Health Treatment and Access Bipolar Disorder and Treatment

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Publication Details

Published in: PLoS Medicine

Volume 2, Issue 5, pp. e141-e141

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0020141

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