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Life Expectancy Gap
25-Year Mortality Gap
People living with schizophrenia die 10–25 years earlier than the general population. Not because of the condition itself, but due to preventable physical health issues and systemic neglect.
Fiorillo, A. and Sartorius, N. (2021) ‘Mortality gap and physical comorbidity of people with severe mental disorders: the public health scandal’, Annals of General Psychiatry, 20, 52
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Employment Struggles
Up to 80% Unemployment
Nearly 4 out of 5 people diagnosed with schizophrenia are unemployed, yet many being able (and eager) to work with support.
Holm, M., Taipale, H., Tanskanen, A., Tiihonen, J. and Mitterdorfer-Rutz, E. (2021) ‘Employment among people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder: a population-based study using nationwide registers’, Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 143(1), pp. 61–71
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Access to Care
Barriers to Consistent Support
Roughly one-third of people with schizophrenia in the UK experience inconsistent care or long waits for follow-up support.
NHS England (2022) Annual Report and Accounts 2021/22. London: NHS England, p. 17
