Excess mortality in people with schizophrenia: 8-year population-based study in southern China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Schizophrenia is associated with premature mortality, but most evidence comes from high-income regions.

Aims

This study aimed to estimate the excess mortality associated with schizophrenia in southern China.

Method

We linked register data from a nationwide information system for psychosis to death registers. Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and residing in Guangzhou between 2014 and 2021 were included. Standardised mortality ratios (SMRs) were calculated to compare the mortality of people with schizophrenia with that of the general population. Life expectancy, potential years of life lost (PYLL) and years of life lost (YLL) were estimated for all-cause mortality and specific causes of death. Gender difference in these metrics was examined.

Result

SUBMITTER: Zhong S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12569625 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature