Discussion
This study was the first to assess cardiovascular risk factors among those with schizophrenia receiving continuous psychiatric care as inpatients or in the community. A broader set of assessments were included than in any previous UK studies of these risks factors among those with schizophrenia. The findings are compared here with findings for previous UK studies of those with schizophrenia not receiving continuous psychiatric care, with the general population and with non-UK studies of inpatients with schizophrenia. These comparisons are limited in that direct statistical comparisons could not be made; instead, we tentatively indicate differences that could be confirmed through direct comparison in future studies.