Today (January 5, 2024) Dr. Moo or Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weerasak Charatchaisri, a doctor specializing in forensic medicine. Srinakharinwirot University posted a warning on Facebook Bipolar disorder shortens lifespan. more than smoking
Dr. Moo posted a message saying: Bipolar disorder shortens lifespan. More than just smoking. The study, “Comparative mortality risks in two independent bipolar cohorts,” compared the risk of death in people with bipolar disorder to those in a control group. Using data from 2 independent populations.
Summary of research results
1. Patients with bipolar disorder in both populations have clearly higher death rates than the control group.
2. The most common cause of death in patients with bipolar disorder is depression along with other risk factors such as physical disease, smoking, and suicide.
3. Research results confirm that Bipolar disorder is a high risk factor for death. Increases your risk even more than smoking.
The importance of research
1. Emphasize the seriousness of bipolar disorder Affecting the patient’s life expectancy
2. Emphasize the need for timely diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder.
3. Help medical professionals understand risk factors for death in patients with bipolar disorder. To plan treatment and prevention
Points to remember
1. The results of this research are a comparison of risks. It is not a direct determination of the cause.
2. Mortality in people with bipolar disorder depends on many individual risk factors.
In summary, this research indicates that Bipolar disorder greatly affects a patient’s life expectancy. People with bipolar disorder are at higher risk of death than the general population. It must be diagnosed and treated appropriately.
Preventing and treating bipolar disorder is very important for prolonging life. You should take care of your health, both mental and physical. and consult a doctor regularly
2024-01-05 09:42:00
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