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NJP. 2009; 7(2): 17-20


Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Schizophrenics on Antipsychotics in a Nigerian Psychiatric Hospital

A.0. Lawani, B. 0. James, M. 0k0l0, 0. Morakinyo, O. F. Ihenyen, G. O. Eze.


Abstract
Background: The metabolic syndrome has been implicated in the increasing incidence of cardiovascular morbidity. The syndrome is commoner
among patients with schizophrenia compared to the general population. Schizophrenia is a chronic condition in which morbidity and mortality may arise due to co-morbidcardiovascular disorders. The prevalence of the metabolic syndrome has not been
studied in psychiatric patient populations in Nigeria.
Aim: To determine the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome among outpatients with schizophrenia.
Methods: Across sectional survey of schizophrenics attending out-patient clinics in a Nigerian hospital was undertaken,
measures, clinical variables and lifestyle patterns of respondents were assessed.
Results: About 19% met the criteria for the metabolic syndrome. About half had a BMI in the overweight category. Poor lifestyle habits were observed, comprising lack of exercise and poor knowledge on weight reduction techniques.
Conclusion: Schizophrenic patients in Nigeria are at risk for cardiovascular morbidity and warrants better attention from psychiatrists.


 
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Lawani A, James B., Kl M, Morakinyo ., Ihenyen OF, Eze GO. Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Schizophrenics on Antipsychotics in a Nigerian Psychiatric Hospital. NJP. 2009; 7(2): 17-20.

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Lawani A, James B., Kl M, Morakinyo ., Ihenyen OF, Eze GO. Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Schizophrenics on Antipsychotics in a Nigerian Psychiatric Hospital. NJP. 2009; 7(2): 17-20.


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Lawani A, James B., Kl M, Morakinyo ., Ihenyen OF, Eze GO. Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Schizophrenics on Antipsychotics in a Nigerian Psychiatric Hospital. NJP. (2009), [cited June 27, 2026]; 7(2): 17-20.


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Lawani, A., James, . B. .., Kl, . M., Morakinyo, . .., Ihenyen, . O. F. & Eze, . G. O. (2009) Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Schizophrenics on Antipsychotics in a Nigerian Psychiatric Hospital. NJP, 7 (2), 17-20.


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Lawani, A.., B. . James, M. Kl, . Morakinyo, O. F. Ihenyen, and G. O. Eze. 2009. Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Schizophrenics on Antipsychotics in a Nigerian Psychiatric Hospital. Nigerian Journal of Psychiatry, 7 (2), 17-20.


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Lawani, A.., B. . James, M. Kl, . Morakinyo, O. F. Ihenyen, and G. O. Eze. "Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Schizophrenics on Antipsychotics in a Nigerian Psychiatric Hospital." Nigerian Journal of Psychiatry 7 (2009), 17-20.


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Lawani, A.., B. . James, M. Kl, . Morakinyo, O. F. Ihenyen, and G. O. Eze. "Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Schizophrenics on Antipsychotics in a Nigerian Psychiatric Hospital." Nigerian Journal of Psychiatry 7.2 (2009), 17-20. Print.


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Lawani, A., James, . B. .., Kl, . M., Morakinyo, . .., Ihenyen, . O. F. & Eze, . G. O. (2009) Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Schizophrenics on Antipsychotics in a Nigerian Psychiatric Hospital. Nigerian Journal of Psychiatry, 7 (2), 17-20.


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