Mary V Seeman1. 1. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, University of Toronto, Ontario. mary.seeman@utoronto.ca
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine the current outcome of schizophrenia, with mortality rate as the outcome measure. METHOD: Recent health, suicide, victim of violence, and mortality statistics were reviewed. RESULTS: The general health of individuals with schizophrenia suffers from neglect, poor life style choices, and current treatments that increase death rates. CONCLUSION: Mortality in schizophrenia is rising, and it is the responsibility of physicians and health care planners to intervene.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the current outcome of schizophrenia, with mortality rate as the outcome measure. METHOD: Recent health, suicide, victim of violence, and mortality statistics were reviewed. RESULTS: The general health of individuals with schizophrenia suffers from neglect, poor life style choices, and current treatments that increase death rates. CONCLUSION: Mortality in schizophrenia is rising, and it is the responsibility of physicians and health care planners to intervene.
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