Which of the following is true about the prognosis for people with schizophrenia?

A) 35 to 50 percent of the people diagnosed with schizophrenia commit suicide.
B) 50 and 80 percent of the people with schizophrenia will be re-hospitalized at a later point in their lives for another episode.
C) Most people with schizophrenia show a progressive deterioration in functioning across their life span.
D) People with schizophrenia tend to suffer from fewer infectious and circulatory diseases than those without psychopathology.

Research has shown that 50 to 80 percent of individuals with schizophrenia may have a relapse at some point in their life and be re-hospitalized. While suicide is a risk factor for individuals with schizophrenia, it is not as prevalent as the percentage given in choice A. While some individuals with schizophrenia may experience a decline in functioning, it is not true that most individuals show a progressive deterioration across their lifespan as stated in choice C. Choice D is not true, as individuals with schizophrenia tend to have a higher comorbidity rate with physical health issues than those without psychopathology.