How many people worldwide are afflicted with schizophrenia?

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Suren Abreu
Jul 21, 2017

WHO statistics reveal that more than #21# million people worldwide are affected by schizophrenia.

Explanation:

While statistics vary, the WHO says that more than #21# million people are affected by schizophrenia worldwide. Refer [http://www.who.int/mental_health/management/schizophrenia/en/](http://www.who.int/mental_health/management/schizophrenia/en/)

However, at [http://www.schizophrenia.com/szfacts.htm](http://www.schizophrenia.com/szfacts.htm) approximating the rates of prevalence across the world, it is said that around #1.1%# of the population (around #51# million people) are affected by schizophrenia. This is an approximation as prevalence and measuring standards vary from country to country.

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