title: Morbidity and mortality in schizophrenia.
abstract: Schizophrenia is known to increase morbidity and mortality. Physical illness in schizophrenia is influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. This review highlights the multifactorial aetiology of morbidity and mortality in schizophrenia and considers the use of antipsychotics for patients with this disorder.
authors.affiliation: South Essex Partnership Trust, Family Consultation Clinic, Bedfordshire. drlwin11@yahoo.co.uk
authors.forename: Am
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lwin
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Symeon
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Jan
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sule
mesh_terms: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006304:Health Status; D054625:Healthcare Disparities; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D011287:Prejudice; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000401:mortality*
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents