The poor physical health of people with mental illness

Because the literature on this topic was extensive, I hand searched the reference lists of key review articles in this field from 1990 onward. At the very least, physical illness is likely to exacerbate psychiatric symptoms, such as anxiety and depression, in patients with mental health problems. [....

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Published inThe Western journal of medicine Vol. 175; no. 5; pp. 329 - 332
Main Author Osborn, D P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Copyright 2001 BMJ Publishing Group 01.11.2001
BMJ Publishing Group LTD
SeriesTopics in Review
Subjects
Chronic Disease - epidemiology
Comorbidity
Depression - epidemiology
Health Status
Heart attacks
Humans
Life Style
Mental disorders
Mental Disorders - epidemiology
Mortality
Patients
Primary care
Risk Factors
Schizophrenia - epidemiology
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Summary:Because the literature on this topic was extensive, I hand searched the reference lists of key review articles in this field from 1990 onward. At the very least, physical illness is likely to exacerbate psychiatric symptoms, such as anxiety and depression, in patients with mental health problems. [...]assessment and management of physical health in this population are essential.
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Funding: Dr Osborn is funded by a Medical Research Council Health Services Research Fellowship, investigating cardiovascular health in schizophreniaCompeting interests: None declared
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Competing interests: None declared
Funding: Dr Osborn is funded by a Medical Research Council Health Services Research Fellowship, investigating cardiovascular health in schizophrenia
ISSN:0093-0415
1476-2978
DOI:10.1136/ewjm.175.5.329