Major Mental Illness Linked to Higher CVD Risk, Even in Young - Medscape

Serious mental illnesses like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, with even greater risk seen among younger age groups.

Serious mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are associated with a significant increase in cardiovascular risk, particularly among younger age groups, a new observational study… [+7158 chars]

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