Here`s what new study on bipolar says
Here`s what new study on bipolar says
The study reveals
People having bipolar disorder are 6 times more likely to die prematurely from external causes such as accidents, violence, and suicide than those not having it
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Physical illness
They are also twice as likely to die from physical illnesses such as heart and/or respiratory diseases, or cancer, with alcohol contributing majorly towards it
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Premature death
People with bipolar disorder are known to face a heightened risk of premature death, However, the drivers behind this, especially the role of physical illnesses
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The data
They tracked 47,018 people with bipolar disorder, with an average age of 38 years at the start of the monitoring period (2004-2018).
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Their data was picked from nationwide medical and social insurance registers. More than half of those identified (57 per cent) were women.
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