Statistics
The table below shows the average statistics for chances of developing schizophrenia depending on the genetic proximity of relatives who also have the disorder. It is clear from such data that inheritance of acquired characteristics is related to the development of schizophrenia.
|
Relatives with schizophrenia |
Chance of developing schizophrenia |
|
None |
1 in 100 |
|
1 parent |
1 in 10 |
|
1 identical twin |
1 in 2 |
|
1 non-identical twin |
1 in 7 |