Sociodemographic, environmental characteristics and comorbidities of older adults with schizophrenia who access community health service support: A national cross-sectional study.

Cameron LaceyJenni Manuel Philip J SchluterRichard J PorterSuzanne PitamaHamish A Jamieson

Published in: The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry (2019)

The profile of schizophrenia found here suggests some subtle differences in the demographic profile and distribution of medical comorbidities in the older population with schizophrenia. The results also suggest that this group continues to experience social disadvantage into old age. This requires the attention of policy-makers to ensure that services are tailored to the high social needs of these individuals.

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