Aim The association between various physical illnesses and schizophrenia spectrum
disorder (SSD) is well‐established. However, the role of gender remains unclear. The
present study explored the gender‐based differences in the prevalence and early onset of
chronic physical multimorbidities (CPM) in patients with SSD and the general population
(GEP). Methods We recruited 329 SSD patients and 837 GEP controls in this nested cross‐
sectional study. The primary outcome was the prevalence of the chronic physical …

Aim: The association between various physical illnesses and schizophrenia spectrum
disorder (SSD) is well-established. However, the role of gender remains unclear. The
present study explored the gender-based differences in the prevalence and early onset of
chronic physical multimorbidities (CPM) in patients with SSD and the general population
(GEP). Methods: We recruited 329 SSD patients and 837 GEP controls in this nested
crosssectional study. The primary outcome was the prevalence of the chronic physical …