Impact of severe mental illness on cancer stage at diagnosis and subsequent mortality: A population-based register study

Excess mortality in individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) is often explained by physical comorbidity and suboptimal healthcare. Cancer is a prevalent cause of death, and tumour stage at diagnosis is a strong predictor of mortality. We aimed to study cancer incidence, disease stage at diagnosis and subsequent mortality in individuals with SMI compared to individuals without SMI.
Source: Schizophrenia Research - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research