A widening longevity gap between people with schizophrenia and general population: A literature review and call for action
Abstract
Individuals with schizophrenia have higher mortality rates than the population at large. General mortality rates have declined in developed countries since the early 1970s, extending average lifespan by nearly a decade. This review of eight longitudinal studies of mortality in schizophrenia found that the mean standardized mortality ratio (SMR, a measure of mortality rate in schizophrenia compared to the general population) increased 37%, from...
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Title
A widening longevity gap between people with schizophrenia and general population: A literature review and call for action
Published Date
Jun 1, 2018
Journal
Volume
196
Pages
9 - 13
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