Bipolar Disorder: Study Says People With The Condition At Higher Risk Of Early Death Than Smokers

Having bipolar disorder is associated with a four to six-fold risk of premature death, the study has found. (Credit: pixabay/ geralt)

Living with bipolar disorder often poses several challenges, including social stigma, isolation and strained relationships in personal and work space. A new study says bipolar disorder is associated with a four to six-fold risk of premature death.

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings with emotional highs, called mania, and lows, characterized by depressive moods. Around 4% of Americans live with bipolar disorder.