Many studies have demonstrated that many forms of mental illness, such as schizophrenia, are found
A) mostly in Western cultures
B) at an ever increasing rate around the world
C) at similar rates around the world
D) mostly in industrialized countries

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Many studies have shown that mental illnesses such as schizophrenia are found at similar rates around the world. For example, a study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry in 2004 found a similar prevalence of schizophrenia in urban areas of low- and middle-income countries as in high-income countries. Another study published in The Lancet in 2007 found similar rates of bipolar disorder in 11 countries across four continents. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.

Many Studies Have Demonstrated That Many Forms of Mental Illness