Do schizophrenics have shorter life expectancy?

Answer 1

The life issues surrounding severe mental illness of any kind can be expected to lead to circumstances with a good chance of shortening life expectancy. These can be self-harm, failure to care for physical needs, issues with the law and other people, and a host of other problems.

Schizophrenics, in particular, need professional support since their disorder is especially vulnerable to self-neglect, and their hallucination and paranoiac episodes may lead to life-threatening situations.

Answer 2

Yes. Schizophrenics have a life expectancy of 12-15 years less than other people. This is because of a high suicide rate (4.9% of schizophrenics commit suicide), drug use associated with schizophrenia, and increased rate of obesity in schizophrenics.