Epidemiological Characteristics Analysis of Patients with Severe Mental Illness in Lanzhou
Niu Leyu
Wang Yuhong
Zhang Min
Luo Xiaomei
Abstract：OBJECTIVE To understand the epidemiological characteristics of severe mental illness in Lanzhou City and provide a basis for the management of patients with severe mental illness.METHODS According to the national standards for the management of severe mental illness,the characteristics of severe mental illness in Lanzhou were understood.This study analyzed a total of 10 188 patients with severe mental disorders registered in 8 counties and districts of Lanzhou as of February 28th,2023.RESULTS The prevalence rate of severe mental illness in Lanzhou with 5 594 males and 4 594 females,with a male to female ratio of 1.22∶1.The majority of patients were Han Chinese,with a higher proportion being illiterate/semi illiterate,rural patients,married,and 40-year-old age groups.There was a significant difference in the composition of males and females among different age groups(χ2= 156.529,P＜0.05).Schizophrenia is the main type of illness,accounting for 55.35%.64.18%of patients received antipsychotic medication treatment.CONCLUSION Schizophrenic patients are the key management targets of grassroots medical and health institu-tions.Improving the education level of residents and the social security system,expanding the scope of free medication are neces-sary measures to maintain social stability and effectively manage patients with severe mental disorders.
Keywords：severe mental illnessepidemiological analysisLanzhou
Publication Date：2024-05-10
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：3( 76-78 )