Risk Factors for Natural Cause Mortality in Bipolar Disorder

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Authors

Faith Dickerson · Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital

Sabahat Khan · Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital

Andrea Origoni · Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital

Kelly Rowe · Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital

Emily Katsafanas · Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital

Fahad Mukhtar · Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital

Robert H. Yolken

Abstract

In this prospective study of persons with bipolar disorder, a history of recent homelessness was a strong risk factor for natural cause mortality. Efforts should be directed at preventing homelessness, improving cognitive functioning, promoting smoking cessation, and managing diabetes.

Topics & Keywords

Bipolar Disorder and Treatment Schizophrenia research and treatment Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Bipolar Disorders

Volume 28, Issue 2, pp. e70092-e70092

DOI: 10.1111/bdi.70092

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