Which of the following is the most common cause of premature death in Schizophrenia?
Suicide is the most common cause of premature death. Around 20-50% of patients with schizophrenia attempt suicide and around 5-10% of patients with schizophrenia commit suicide. If you have to chose a single figure, the best answer would be 10% of patients with schizophrenia commit suicide. The most impoant factor for suicide in schizophrenia is the presence of a major depressive episode.
Homicide
Suicide
Toxicity of antipsychotic drugs
Hospital acquired infections
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders