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This study aims to evaluate the mortality rates and marital status of schizophrenic patients over 13 years.

Assessment of mortality and marital status of schizophrenic patients over a period of 13 years

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Randomized trial assesses mortality and marital status in schizophrenic patients, suggesting healthcare improvements are needed.

This study aims to evaluate the mortality rates and marital status of schizophrenic patients over 13 years.
60 out of 121 previously recruited schizophrenic patients were re-assessed after 13 years.
Mortality and causes of death were recorded and analyzed.
Comparison was made between patients with early and late onset of illness regarding their marital status.
Seven deaths were recorded, yielding a standardized mortality ratio (SMR) of 54.2.
Unnatural causes of death were noted for 28.57% of the deaths, including suicide and accidents.
A significantly higher proportion of early-onset patients remained single compared to those with late-onset (p<0.001).

Ponnudurai et al. (2006) studied this question.

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