Excess mortality in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders in Malaga (Spain): A cohort study.

Berta Moreno-KüstnerJavier Ramos-MartínYolanda PardoYolanda SanchidriánSebastián Díaz-RuizFermin Mayoral-Cleries

Published in: Epidemiology and psychiatric sciences (2021)

There is excess mortality in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and also an association with age, gender, socioeconomic inequalities and receiving welfare benefits. Efforts directed towards improved living conditions could have a positive effect on reducing mortality.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular events
risk factors
mental health
type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
coronary artery disease
quality improvement