Cancer, Injuries More Likely in People with Serious Mental Disorders

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07-21-2012, 04:40 PM	#1
NewsBot News Gatherer Community Support Team Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 39,023 My Mood:	Cancer, Injuries More Likely in People with Serious Mental Disorders People suffering from schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or serious depression are 2.6 times more likely to develop cancer than people without a serious mental disorder, according to new Johns Hopkins research. The findings generate questions about whether patients with severe mental illness are receiving cancer screenings and other types of preventative care. “The increased risk is [...] More... From Psych Central News.

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