| Mortality in schizophrenia. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17058327 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to describe the current status of knowledge on excess mortality in schizophrenia and its causative factors, and to expand upon previous work evaluating approaches that may reduce mortality rates. METHODS: Literature available since 1995 was identified in a computerized search of the bibliographical databases Medline and Embase, using the topics 'mortality' and 'schizophrenia', and in a cross-reference search for articles that were particularly relevant. RESULTS: Schizophrenia is associated with mortality rates that are two to three times higher than those expected or observed in the general population. This excess of mortality is accounted for by a combination of an increased risk of suicide, in particular in young male patients soon after diagnosis, and more importantly, a higher number of natural deaths. In order to diminish the level of suicide among people with schizophrenia, the majority of research has focused on the identification of risk factors that predispose patients to attempt or commit suicide, while unhealthy styles, polypharmacy and inadequate healthcare have been shown to contribute to the high natural mortality. The link between the use of antipychotics and mortality has not been yet clarified. CONCLUSION: Dramatically increased mortality of schizophrenia patients is well established. It is time to move beyond this topic, and work towards interventions that aim at reducing the mortality risk in such patients. |
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Authors:
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Pascal Auquier; Christophe Lançon; Frédéric Rouillon; Malcolm Lader; Catriona Holmes |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Meta-Analysis; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety Volume: 15 ISSN: 1053-8569 ISO Abbreviation: Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf Publication Date: 2006 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-11-30 Completed Date: 2007-02-26 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9208369 Medline TA: Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 873-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Département de Santé Publique, Faculté de Médecine, La Timone, Marseille, France. pascal.auquier@medecine.univ-mrs.fr |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Antipsychotic Agents
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adverse effects,
therapeutic use Cardiovascular Diseases / complications, mortality Cause of Death Harm Reduction Health Services Accessibility Humans Risk Schizophrenia / mortality* Suicide / statistics & numerical data Violence / statistics & numerical data |
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0/Antipsychotic Agents |
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