Interaction Between Race, Ethnicity, Severe Mental Illness, and Cardiovascular Disease
Kevin O’Gallagher, James Teo, Ajay M. Shah, Fiona Gaughran
Abstract
Severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, affect ≈1% of the population who, as a group, experience significant disadvantage in terms of physical health and reduced life expectancy. In this review, we explore the interaction between race, ethnicity, severe mental illness, and cardiovascular disease, with a focus on cardiovascular care pathways. Finally, we discuss strategies to investigate and address disparities in cardiovascular care for patients with severe mental illness.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineEthnic groupMental illnessDiseaseSchizophrenia (object-oriented programming)Race (biology)Life expectancyAffect (linguistics)PsychiatryDisadvantageMental healthBipolar disorderPopulationRace and healthGerontologyInternal medicineCognitionSocioeconomic statusLinguisticsBotanyPolitical sciencePhilosophyAnthropologyLawSociologyBiologyEnvironmental healthCardiac Health and Mental HealthSchizophrenia research and treatmentMental Health Treatment and Access