Mental health issues 'worse than smoking' for life expectancy

Many mental illnesses are as bad for you as smoking, research has suggested.

Mental health issues 'worse than smoking' for life expectancy
Fri, 23 May, 2014 - 09:22

Many mental illnesses are as bad for you as smoking, research has suggested.

Life expectancy for people with mental health problems is less than for heavy smokers, experts have found.

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