Mortality among homeless people with schizophrenia in Sydney, Australia: a 10-year follow-up.

作者: N. C. Babidge , N. Buhrich , T. Butler

DOI: 10.1034/J.1600-0447.2001.00192.X

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摘要: Objective: The aims were first, to describe deaths in a cohort of homeless people compared the general population and secondly, compare among individuals with schizophrenia those without schizophrenia. Method: Mortality was assessed 708 subjects, 506 who referred 10 years previously psychiatric outreach clinics. Standardized mortality ratios (SMRs) calculated. Results: Eighty-three (12%) had died, 19 from suicide. SMR 3.76 for men 3.14 women. There non-significant trend higher excess schizophrenia. SMRs suicide significantly elevated men. Conclusion: Homeless inner Sydney have death rates three four times than New South Wales. Excess greatest younger age groups.

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