Jorge and Julio are identical twins. Jorge has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Research cited in the text suggests that Julio's risk of developing schizophrenia may be as high as ______% percent.

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Studies have shown that the risk of schizophrenia in identical twins is around 50%. However, if one twin has already been diagnosed with schizophrenia, the risk of the other twin developing the disorder increases to around 80%. Therefore, Julio's risk of developing schizophrenia is approximately 80%.

Jorge and Julio Are Identical Twins