It is very much important to understand that whenever the researchers use the term "environment", they generally talk about a broad definition. This definition includes everything but not the genetic factors or "genes". For a common person, environment signifies the house or the surrounding area or the neighborhood. The scientists are trying to evaluate the factors which are responsible for influencing the development of schizophrenia. For the scientists, the term environment includes every aspect from chemical, hormonal, nutritional and social environment during the pregnancy period. All the factors that affect the baby in the womb of the mother are well-studied.
These factors may result in social dynamics and may also stress the baby in latter life. Generally the problems can arise from drug use, use of different vitamins, education, and virus exposure and so much more. The causes of schizophrenia are wide and quite complex. It is basically the similar as "nature vs. nurture". We call it as "genes vs. environment" in finding the environment causes of schizophrenia. Even a single mistake or problem in environment may also contribute to the development of this mental disorder. It needs a great deal of study and in-depth research.
Several studies say that a child born during the winter season (January to March) in the Northern hemisphere has over 10% higher risk of schizophrenia. On the other side, an individual born in an urban environment is at 50% risk of developing schizophrenia. Another important study says that if the mother of the child has Rubella, the child has a 500% increased risk of schizophrenia. Flu and maternal infections during pregnancy are also related to the development of this mental disorder. This point of view has been given a wider level of response. Several psychologists agree to this point of view.
When the environmental factors come along with the genetic factors, there is an increase in the risk of getting diagnosed with schizophrenia. Birth location and economics is another factor. It has been found that people who are born in poverty are at higher risk of the mental health disorders. Moreover, in the urban environments, nutritional deficits and poverty may exist. The environmental factors can not be ignored. They are of utmost importance when schizophrenia is studied. It is essential to treat this mental disorder on time to avoid any kind of violent behaviors. An expert clinical psychologist is the best man to treat the problem with perfection.
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