Personality disorder risk factors
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Priyanka Kumari, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
The exact cause of personality disorder remains unknown. However, it usually results from the interplay of genetic and environmental factors. The risk of development of personality disorder is increased by the presence of certain factors such as perinatal injuries, family history, history of substance abuse, childhood abuse and other psychosocial factors.
Risk Factors
There are no established risk factors for [disease name].
OR
The most potent risk factor in the development of [disease name] is [risk factor 1]. Other risk factors include [risk factor 2], [risk factor 3], and [risk factor 4].
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Common risk factors in the development of [disease name] include [risk factor 1], [risk factor 2], [risk factor 3], and [risk factor 4].
Common Risk Factors
Risk in development of PDs is increased with following factors:
- Genetic factors
- Perinatal injuries like trauma, infections like encephalitis and hemorrhage
- Parental attachment, parental misconduct, abuse, insensitivity and emotional neglect
- Physical and sexual abuse
- Use of illegal drugs or substance abuse
- Social bullying and racial discrimination
- Frequent displacements in life or a major dislocation
Less Common Risk Factors
- Less common risk factors in the development of [disease name] include:
- [Risk factor 1]
- [Risk factor 2]
- [Risk factor 3]