Physical illness and schizophrenia: a review of the evidence

It is well established that people suffering from schizophrenia have a higher prevalence of serious physical illness and a higher mortality than the general population. This book provides the first comprehensive and systematic review of current research evidence on the prevalence of physical disease...

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Main Author: Leucht, Stefan (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2007
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Summary:It is well established that people suffering from schizophrenia have a higher prevalence of serious physical illness and a higher mortality than the general population. This book provides the first comprehensive and systematic review of current research evidence on the prevalence of physical diseases in people with schizophrenia, a disorder afflicting approximately 1% of the global population, and a group with mortality rates twice as high as the general population. The epidemiological data described in this book will provide the basis for improved awareness of these problems and better treatment for patients. This is the first in a series of books addressing an issue emerging as a priority in the mental health field: the timely and proper recognition of physical health problems in people with mental disorders. They should be read by policy makers, service managers, mental health professionals and general practitioners
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Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 208 pages)
ISBN:9780511543951
DOI:10.1017/CBO9780511543951

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