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Table 1 Estimated prevalence and relative risk (RR) of modifiable cardiovascular disease risk factors in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder compared to the general population (from 16)
| Estimated prevalence, % (RR) | ||
| Modifiable risk factors | Schizophrenia | Bipolar disorder |
| Obesity | 45-55 (1.5-2) | 21-49 (1-2) |
| Smoking | 50-80 (2-3) | 54-68 (2-3) |
| Diabetes | 10-15 (2) | 8-17 (1.5-2) |
| Hypertension | 19-58 (2-3) | 35-61 (2-3) |
| Dyslipidaemia | 25-69 (≤5) | 23-38 (≤3) |
| Metabolic syndrome | 37-63 (2-3) | 30-49 (1.5-2) |
