Key result
Among outpatients with established psychotic illnesses in the UK, 56.8% met criteria for metabolic syndrome and 83% had central obesity, highlighting a high prevalence of cardiometabolic risk.
Cross-Sectional (n=450)
Yes
Individuals with established psychotic illnesses in the UK have a highly elevated prevalence of cardiometabolic risk factors and metabolic syndrome compared to the general population.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Supports routine cardiometabolic screening in psychotic illness; leaves open whether interventions reduce risk in this population.
Gardner-Sood et al. (2015) conducted a cross-sectional in Established psychotic illnesses (n=450). Established psychotic illness was evaluated on Prevalence of metabolic syndrome (IDF criteria). Among outpatients with established psychotic illnesses in the UK, 56.8% met criteria for metabolic syndrome and 83% had central obesity, highlighting a high prevalence of cardiometabolic risk.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: