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Cambridge University Press, British Journal of Psychiatry, 4(203), p. 239-241, 2013
DOI: 10.1192/bjp.bp.112.125070
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Schizophrenia, poor physical health and physical activity: Evidence-based interventions are required to reduce major health inequalities
Journal article published in 2013 by
Lily McNamee,
Gillian Mead,
Steve Macgillivray 
,
Stephen M. Lawrie
,
Stephen M. Lawrie
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Abstract
In schizophrenia, life expectancy is reduced by 20 years, primarily due to cardiovascular disease (CVD). Physical activity modifies CVD risk factors, but physical activity levels are low in this patient group. We urgently need evidence-based interventions that increase physical activity to improve health and reduce premature mortality in people with schizophrenia.