What are the odds that a nephew of a schizophrinc would get this awful illness

what are the odds…

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I wonder about my niece sometimes.

I unfortunately caught it from my father

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The age range between 19-25 is usually the time that schizophrenia occurs in men. Your nephew could possibly have the schizophrenia gene but never develop the symptoms.

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If you are the only one who has it, the chance of him getting it too would be pretty slim since your nephew is your second-degree relative.

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3% they say, since u are curious. I read that in a textbook.

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The odds are 4%. You can read more here

http://www.schizophrenia.com/research/hereditygen.htm