Not just concentration difficulties: The risk found among people with attention deficit disorder

A comprehensive study involving approximately 16 million people reveals that individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a 71% higher risk of death from any cause. The risk of suicide is nearly doubled, and there is a 55% increase in the risk of death from injuries. Taking specific medications was associated with a 25% reduction in risk.

A new comprehensive study, which analyzed 19 studies with nearly 16 million participants from seven countries, found that people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a 71% higher risk of death from any cause compared to those without the disorder. The researchers detailed that the risk of suicide among those with ADHD was nearly doubled, there was a 55% increase in the risk of death from injuries, and a 27% increase in the risk of death from natural causes. It was also found that taking specific ADHD medications was associated with about a 25% reduction in the risk of death, but the researchers emphasize that this finding is preliminary and does not prove cause and effect. The researchers conclude that ADHD is a significant public health concern in the long term, and they highlight the importance of diagnosis, treatment, and medical monitoring throughout all stages of life.