Abstract The American Medical Association recently recognized obesity as both an illness
and a leading cause of preventable death and chronic disease. This association is not only …

Originally published in February 2004. This guideline is more than 5 years old and has not
yet been updated to ensure that it reflects current knowledge and practice. In accordance …

Physical disorders are, compared to the general population, more prevalent in people with
severe mental illness (SMI). Although this excess morbidity and mortality is largely due to …

Key messages about patient centred care can be drawn from the paper by Little et al in this
issue of the BMJ (p 468). 1 Firstly, strong agreement exists between the definition of patient …

In addition to recurrent pain, fatigue, and increased rates of physical disability, individuals
with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an increased prevalence of some mental health …

BackgroundThe excess mortality of schizophrenia is well recognised, but its precise causes
are not well understood. AimsTo measure the standardised mortality ratio (SMR) and …

OBJECTIVES: Persons with serious mental illnesses (SMI) have elevated rates of comorbid
medical conditions, but may also face challenges in effectively managing those conditions …

People with serious mental illness have higher morbidity and mortality rates of chronic
diseases than the general population. This discussion paper explores the complex reasons …

ContextA number of studies have found race-and sex-based differences in rates of
cardiovascular procedures in the United States. Similarly, mental disorders might be …

People with schizophrenia may be at increased risk for Type II diabetes because of the side
effects of antipsychotic medication, poorer overall physical health, less healthy lifestyles, and …