Which population is most at risk for schizophrenia?
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01 Aug 2005 15 Citations | The schizophrenia incidence rate appears to be elevated 5- to 10-fold compared with the general population. |
A relative risk of 2.06 (95% CI, 1.40-2.80; P < 0.001) among this epidemiologically complete population may constitute an estimate of risk for mortality inherent to schizophrenia when disengagement from health services, residential mobility and socioeconomic, ethnic and geographical diversity are minimised. | |
Countries characterized by a large rich–poor gap may be at increased risk of schizophrenia. | |
17 Citations | Compared with the general population, the gap in the excess mortality for people with schizophrenia reduced slightly. |
117 Citations | In this population-based study, we demonstrated a reduced risk of cancer among persons diagnosed with schizophrenia. |
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