All of the following are true regarding the epidemiology of schizophrenia, except:
A) in 2016, the age-standardized point prevalence of schizophrenia around the world was estimated to be 0.28% (95% uncertainty interval: 0.24-0.31).
B) globally, prevalent cases of schizophrenia increased from 13.1 million in 1990 to 20.9 million in 2016.
C) studies have consistently shown an association between higher social class and schizophrenia in urban areas of developed countries.
D) genetic determinants of schizophrenia are important among the predisposing factors.

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Studies have shown an association between lower social class and schizophrenia, not higher social class, in urban areas of developed countries.

All of the Following Are True Regarding the Epidemiology of Schizophrenia