Laura is diagnosed with new-onset schizophrenia at age 67. How common is this?
A) Uncommon; it is unusual for new cases of schizophrenia to develop later in life.
B) Uncommon; schizophrenia most commonly occurs in men.
C) Common; although the rate of new cases later in life is less compared with early adulthood, it is still fairly common.
D) Common; new cases of schizophrenia spike after age 65.

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Schizophrenia is most commonly diagnosed in late adolescence to early adulthood. New-onset schizophrenia at age 67 is considered uncommon because it typically manifests earlier in life. Late-onset schizophrenia, defined as occurring after the age of 45, is rare, and the incidence of new cases significantly decreases with age.

Laura Is Diagnosed with New-Onset Schizophrenia at Age 67