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The importance of the physical health needs of people with psychotic disorders.

Authors :
Suetani, Shuichi
Scott, James G.
McGrath, John J.
Source :
Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry. Jan2017, Vol. 51 Issue 1, p94-95. 2p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article discusses the importance of the physical health needs of people with psychotic disorders. It mentions majority of people living with psychotic disorders are overweight or obese which are hypertensive and smoke cigarettes and having an inactive lifestyle. It states the importance of Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) in representing an essential step towards achieving health equity in patients with psychotic disorders.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00048674
Volume :
51
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
120617442
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0004867416662151