The Offspring of Schizophrenics
- 1 February 1975
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in Archives of General Psychiatry
- Vol. 32 (2) , 200-211
- https://doi.org/10.1001/archpsyc.1975.01760200064006
Abstract
This is the first report in a projected series on neurological development among the offspring of schizophrenics. An increased incidence of fetal and neonatal deaths is noted among offspring of schizophrenics when compared to a closely matched control group, using data collected prospectively. In many cases, no apparent reason for death was determined; in some cases, major neurological malformations were found. It is necessary to consider three possible explanations for these findings—genotype of the child, adverse intrauterine environment, and medication toxicity.Keywords
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