Breast cancer risk among women with schizophrenia and association with duration of antipsychotic use: population-based cohort study in South Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer is a major global health issue, especially among women. Previous research has indicated a possible association between psychiatric conditions, particularly schizophrenia, and an increased risk of breast cancer. However, the specific risk of breast cancer in women with schizophrenia, compared with those with other psychiatric disorders and the general population, remains controversial and needs further clarification.

Aims

To estimate the risk of breast cancer among people with schizophrenia compared with people with other psychiatric disorders and people in the general population.

Method

We utilised medical claims data of women aged 18 to 80 years in the Korean National Health Information Database from 2007 to 2018. Individuals with schizophren

SUBMITTER: Yang JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12038387 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature