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Abstract

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Objective:

To determine the current outcome of schizophrenia, with mortality rate as the outcome measure.

Method:

Recent health, suicide, victim of violence, and mortality statistics were reviewed.

Results:

The general health of individuals with schizophrenia suffers from neglect, poor life style choices, and current treatments that increase death rates.

Conclusion:

Mortality in schizophrenia is rising, and it is the responsibility of physicians and health care planners to intervene.

Keywords

schizophrenia mortality antipsychotics family support

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