Chapter 4, Problem 13RQ

Summary Introduction

To examine: Whether the statement “Exposure to famine during pre-pregnancy has been repeatedly found to increase the risk of schizophrenia in offspring” is true or false.

Introduction: Famine refers to an extreme shortage of food in a wide area over a prolonged period of time. It can be attributed to various factors such as crop failure, war, and inflation. This is usually followed by starvation, malnutrition, and high mortality.