People with bipolar disorder 6 times likelier to die from suicide, accidents or violence: Study

The study revealed that people with bipolar disorder are six times more likely to die prematurely from external causes like accidents, violence, and suicide, and twice as likely to die from physical illnesses such as heart and respiratory diseases or cancer. The study tracked 47,018 individuals with bipolar disorder from 2004 to 2018. Alcohol was found to be a significant factor in the heightened risk of physical illnesses, while suicide caused the majority of external deaths.