People with schizophrenia are THREE TIMES more likely to die from Covid-19 than those without mental health issues – with old age the only higher risk factor

Schizophrenia is the second biggest risk factor for dying of Covid-19 after old age, new research shows.

The mental health condition almost triples the risk of dying from Covid-19 when compared to a healthy person aged between 18 and 44.

The only group of people at higher risk of death than those with schizophrenia are older people who, irrespective of comorbidities, are far more likely to die.

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