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World J Psychiatr. Nov 9, 2018; 8(5): 125-136
Published online Nov 9, 2018. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v8.i5.125
Women who suffer from schizophrenia: Critical issues
Mary V Seeman
Mary V Seeman, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Institute of Medical Science, Toronto, ON M5P 3L6, Canada
Author contributions: Seeman MV is the sole author and responsible for every aspect of this paper; she received no assistance and no funding.
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Correspondence to: Mary V Seeman, DSc, FRCP (C), MD, Emeritus Professor, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Institute of Medical Science, #605 260 Heath St. W., Toronto, ON M5P 3L6, Canada. mary.seeman@utoronto.ca
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Received: July 18, 2018
Peer-review started: July 18, 2018
First decision: August 2, 2018
Revised: August 24, 2018
Accepted: October 11, 2018
Article in press: October 11, 2018
Published online: November 9, 2018
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Core Tip

Core tip: Schizophrenia and related disorders are expressed differently in men and women. Causative factors may differ, as can the expression, timing and severity of symptoms. Prevention, course of illness, and treatment response are all intimately linked to gender.