Table 1 Disability weights and description of health states, available from Global Burden of Disease [51]

Stable: Adherent

Schizophrenia: residual state

Hears and sees things that are not real and has trouble communicating. The person can be forgetful, has difficulty with daily activities, and thinks about hurting himself (or herself).

Stable: Non-adherent

Relapse: Hospitalization

Schizophrenia: acute state

Hears and sees things that are not real and is afraid, confused, and sometimes violent. The person has great difficulty with communication and daily activities, and sometimes wants to harm or kill himself (or herself).

Relapse: Ambulatory care

Death