BackgroundThis paper presents a structured review of the published information on the
mortality of schizophrenia. MethodA meta-analysis of the literature. ResultsSchizophrenia …

BackgroundLong-term mortality and the risk factors for premature death among patients with
schizophrenia living in rural communities are unknown. AimsTo explore the 10-year …

BACKGROUND: We examined mortality time trends and premature mortality among
individuals with and without schizophrenia over a 20-year period. METHODS: In this …

This study compared the risks of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in people with
schizophrenia who use antipsychotic medications to risks in individuals without …

Objective: To examine the cardiovascular and respiratory health of people with severe
mental illness (SMI) and compare findings with the Health Surveys for England. Method: A …

Compared to the general population, people with schizophrenia are at risk of dying
prematurely due to suicide and due to different somatic illnesses. The potential role of …

BACKGROUND: Persons with persistent mental illness are at risk for failure to receive
medical services. In order to deliver appropriate preventive and primary care for this …

Objective: Morbidity and mortality from general medical conditions are elevated among
patients with schizophrenia compared with the general US population. More than 50% of …

Context Mortality rates among individuals with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder are
elevated compared to the general population. Objective The objective was to estimate life …

Introduction: People with severe mental illness have increased risk for premature mortality
and thus a shorter life expectancy. Relative death rates are used to show the excess …