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Schizophrenia, poor physical health and physical activity: evidence-based interventions are required to reduce major health inequalities

Authors :
Stephen M. Lawrie
Lily McNamee
Gillian Mead
Steve MacGillivray
Source :
The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science. 203(3)
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

In schizophrenia, life expectancy is reduced by 20 years, primarily due to cardiovascular disease (CVD). Physical activity modifies CVD risk factors, but physical activity levels are low in this patient group. We urgently need evidence-based interventions that increase physical activity to improve health and reduce premature mortality in people with schizophrenia.

Details

ISSN :
14721465
Volume :
203
Issue :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....5379aa9ed93e8dd85b0c5a7327ae8bf0