Which of the following is the most common cause of premature death in Schizophrenia?
Homicide
Suicide
Toxicity of antipsychotic drugs
Hospital acquired infections
Suicide is the most common cause of premature death. Around 20-50% of patients with schizophrenia attempt suicide and around 5-10% of patients with schizophrenia commit suicide. If you have to chose a single figure, the best answer would be 10% of patients with schizophrenia commit suicide. The most impoant factor for suicide in schizophrenia is the presence of a major depressive episode.
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders