Sunday, 22 July 2012

Serious Mental Disorders Raises Cancer, Injury Risk



A new study has revealed a link between serious mental illness and cancer risk. People suffering from schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and disabling depression are 2.6 times at higher risk of developing cancer than the general population. The study's findings raise questions about whether patients burdened with serious mental illness are receiving appropriate cancer screenings and preventive care related to risk factors for cancer, such as smoking. "The ...





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