Physical health correlates of schizophrenia

Research indicates a strong association beteen poor physical health and schizophrenia. Those with the diagnosis are:
 * On average have a reduced life expectancy of as much as 10 years
 * They are twice as likely to die from coronary heart disease, and diabetes
 * They are four times more likely to die from respiratory disease
 * They are likely to have a higher incidence of heart disease, stroke, hypertension and epilepsy
 * They have a 50 percent lower chance of survival from cancer