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1South Essex Partnership Trust, Family Consultation Clinic, Bedfordshire. drlwin11@yahoo.co.uk
Abstract:
Schizophrenia is known to increase morbidity and mortality. Physical illness in schizophrenia is influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. This review highlights the multifactorial aetiology of morbidity and mortality in schizophrenia and considers the use of antipsychotics for patients with this disorder.
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