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Mental illness shortens life by 10 years for men

Jill Margo
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A new study on how mental disorders shorten life has produced both surprising and depressing results.

Professor John McGrath, from the Queensland Brain Institute, says "we should not forget about the general health of vulnerable sub-groups". 

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Jill Margo is based in the Sydney office. Jill has won multiple prizes, including two Walkley Awards and is an adjunct associate professor at School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, Australia. Connect with Jill on Twitter. Email Jill at jmargo@afr.com

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