Schizophrenia is usually diagnosed in the late teens to mid-30s, with the average age of onset being in the early 20s. A is false; the prevalence of schizophrenia is consistently found to be higher in urban areas. B is also false; the prevalence of schizophrenia is around 1% of the population. D is false; schizophrenia affects men and women equally.

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Schizophrenia

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Schizophrenia

A) is more common in rural areas than in cities.
B) afflicts approximately 8% of the population.
C) is usually diagnosed in the teens or 20s.
D) is more common in women than men.

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