Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 20, 2026

Adults with severe mental illness die 15 to 20 years earlier from diseases such as cancer

The analysis of NHS data by the Rethink Mental Illness charity reveals that people with severe mental health problems die 15-20 years earlier than the wider adult population, largely due to preventable physical conditions.

Adults with severe mental illness die 15 to 20 years earlier from diseases such as cancer

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The analysis of NHS data by the Rethink Mental Illness charity reveals that people with severe mental health problems die 15-20 years earlier than the wider adult population, largely due to preventable...

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The analysis of NHS data by the Rethink Mental Illness charity reveals that people with severe mental health problems die 15-20 years earlier than the wider adult population, largely due to preventable physical conditions.

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