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November 13-14, 2019 | London, UK
WORLD CONGRESS ON MENTAL HEALTH
Clin Psychol Cog Sci, Volume 03
Volume 03
Journal of Clinical Psychology and Cognitive Science
Mental Health 2019
November 13-14, 2019
Geographical variation inGPdrug prescribing for schizophrenia and similar psychosis
in England
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isualising and analysing geographical patterns in mental illness can be a starting point for understanding and creating
effective policy around inequalities and how to resolve them. This research note looks at geographical variations in GP
prescribing for Schizophrenia and similar psychosis using open Presentation level Data for England downloaded from NHS
Digital.Wefound considerable geographical variation in both the level of prescribing per thousand population at LocalAuthority
level and in the rate of change measured over five years. There is a statistically significant north-south divide in prescribing.
We have used social marketing geodemographics to explore possible correlates with the geographical patterns. Highest positive
correlations show links to deprivation and less healthy lifestyle choices. Seeing the geographical variation is in itself informative
and a potential eye-opener. In doing so, new questions can be asked of the data, prescription regimes, medication management,
practice and policy.
Biography
Pat Mungroo currently works at the Centre for Geo-Information Studies, University of East London. He does research in Criminal Law. He is
a dedicated researcher who is devoted to finding out the reasons why people, particularly mental health sufferers, use illegal substances that
effects their behaviour and causes them to commit aggressive and violent crimes.
P.Mungroo@uel.ac.ukPat Mungroo
University of East London, UK