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Severe mental illness linked to earlier death from physical diseases

Published Sunday, September 20, 2026 · Updated September 20

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What We Know — Key Points

  • Adults with severe mental illness are nearly five times more likely than their peers to die from serious physical diseases before the age of 75.

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes the "scandal" of preventable early deaths among individuals with severe mental illness due to neglected physical health, advocating for urgent government action and improved healthcare strategies.

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