Knowing that socioeconomic issues increase schizophrenia rates, there are several steps that should be taken. First, make mental health care more accessible to the population. On a larger scale, political policy to help solve these socioeconomic issues is necessary.

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Research has also indicated that single-parent households are more likely to have children who will be diagnosed with the disease. Therefore, family environments seem to affect how the disease manifests itself.

Relationship between Schizophrenia and Family Life

One study examined confirmed cases of schizophrenia and looked at their economic status to look for any relations. Researchers found that areas with high unemployment and inequality had more cases.

Economic Conditions and Schizophrenia rates

Larger environmental trends also affect this condition. Food deserts, a lack of available healthcare, insufficient heating, and even air pollution were associated with a greater chance of schizophrenia diagnosis.

Urban Design/Environmental Factors and their Impact on Schizophrenia

Bhavsar V, Boydell J, Murray R, Power P. Identifying aspects of neighbourhood deprivation associated with increased incidence of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Res. 2014 Jun;156(1):115-21. doi: 10.1016/j.schres.2014.03.014. Epub 2014 Apr 14. PMID: 24731617.

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