causes of death in bipolar patients
Bipolar disorder patients die prematurely from a wide range of causes, from heart disease to the flu, a Swedish population study showed. MedpageToday. Action Points. Note that this large Swedish registry study demonstrated a markedly increased risk of mortality among sufferers of bipolar disorder.
Background: Suicide is a leading cause of death in patients with bipolar disorder. Risk factors and prevention of suicide in this. illness are the focus of considerable current research. Methods: MEDLINE data base was searched for the key words âbipolar disorderâ with âsuicideâ, lithium with suicide,