Esan, O.B.Ojagbemi, A.Gureje, O.2026-02-2620121369-1627ui_art_esan_epidemiology_2010International Review of Psychiatry, 24(5), pp. 387–392https://repository.ui.edu.ng/handle/123456789/12532Developments over the past few decades in analytical epidemiological research in schizophrenia have challenged some long-held views about the disorder. For example, the conventional view that schizophrenia may have a favourable outcome in developing countries is currently being challenged by emerging empirical data. However, quality research from develop ing countries is still relatively scarce. In this article we review some major epidemiological fi ndings of schizophrenia with a focus on data from the developing world and within the context of the methodological issues and challenges associ ated with such studies.enEpidemiologySchizophreniaDeveloping CountriesArticle