Inequity in cardiometabolic hospital admissions and blood screening in New Zealand Indigenous Māori with psychosis.
Nathan J MonkRuth CunninghamJames StanleyJulie FitzjohnMelissa KerdemelidisHelen LockettAndre D McLachlanRichard A BryantWaikaremoana WaitokiCameron LaceyPublished in: BJPsych open (2024)
Māori experiencing psychosis are more likely to die and be admitted to hospital with cardiovascular disease or diabetes than non-Māori. Because of the higher cardiometabolic risk borne by Māori, it is suggested that cardiometabolic screening shortfalls will lead to worsening physical health inequities for Māori experiencing psychosis.