People born in ________ during the month of ________ are at increased risk for schizophrenia.A) the United States;SeptemberB) Argentina;FebruaryC) Australia;SeptemberD) South Africa;February

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People born in ________ during the month of ________ are at increased risk for schizophrenia.A)  the United States;SeptemberB)  Argentina;FebruaryC)  Australia;SeptemberD)  South Africa;February

Salman Jadwet · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Studies have shown that people born in the Northern Hemisphere during the months of late winter/early spring (including September in the Southern Hemisphere) are at slightly increased risk for developing schizophrenia. This phenomenon is believed to be related to seasonal fluctuations in prenatal vitamin D levels. Therefore, the correct choice is C, as it matches both the country (Australia) and month (September) associated with increased risk.

People born in during the month of are at increased risk for schizophrenia.

A) the United States;September
B) Argentina;February
C) Australia;September
D) South Africa;February

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