Abstract
Smoking contributes to poor mental health, and increases inequalities in physical health and
premature mortality. Smoking is a leading contributor to the 7–23-year lower life expectancy
among people with severe mental illness (SMI) compared to the general population.
Some mental health professionals feel that providing physical health care is not within their
remit. However, providing quitting support in mental health services can be highly effective
and can help patients recover from all health problems.
premature mortality. Smoking is a leading contributor to the 7–23-year lower life expectancy
among people with severe mental illness (SMI) compared to the general population.
Some mental health professionals feel that providing physical health care is not within their
remit. However, providing quitting support in mental health services can be highly effective
and can help patients recover from all health problems.
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | Royal College of Psychiatrists Wales |
| Commissioning body | Welsh Government |
| Number of pages | 42 |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2024 |
