Abstract
Adults with severe mental illness (SMI) experience higher rates of physical ill health and have a life expectancy 10–20 years lower than that of the general population.1 They are also more likely to live in poverty, to live in poor housing or be homeless, and find it harder to stay in employment than the general population. People with SMI also experience poor physical health generally, due in part to higher rates of smoking, alcohol and substance misuse, and poor diet.2.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 20-25 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | European Journal of Palliative Care |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© Hayward Medical Communications 2018. All rights reserved.
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology(nursing)
- Medical–Surgical
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