Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Lavi Oud , John Garza Lavi Oud, John Garza Published: March 10, 2022 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0265240 Figures Abstract Background Mental disorders are associated with markedly reduced life expectancy, in part due to an increased risk of death due to infection, likely reflecting sepsis-associated mortality.