Metabolic Syndrome Among Persons With Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders in a General Population Survey

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Authors

Jaana Suvisaari

Samuli I. Saarni

Abstract

Nonaffective psychotic disorders are associated with abdominal obesity and glucose and lipid abnormalities. Regular monitoring and active treatment of metabolic abnormalities are essential in this patient population.

Topics & Keywords

Schizophrenia research and treatment Diabetes Treatment and Management Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry

Volume 68, Issue 07, pp. 1045-1055

DOI: 10.4088/jcp.v68n0711

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