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People with ADHD have shorter life expectancy and higher risk of mental health issues, study finds

A recent study found that people with ADHD have a shorter life expectancy compared to those without the disorder, with men living four and a half to nine years less and women living six and a half to eleven years less.
The study showed that untreated ADHD is linked to higher risks of chronic health conditions like diabetes and heart attacks, which may shorten life spans.
There is an increased risk of mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, among individuals with ADHD, particularly when the condition goes untreated.
Dr. Scott Hadland from Mass. General for Children emphasized the importance of connecting children with ADHD to treatment to help improve their life expectancy.

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Euro Weekly News

Adults with ADHD may have shorter lives

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects approximately 5 per cent of children and 2.5 per cent of adults worldwide. This means millions of people globally are living with ADHD. In recent years, ADHD has been increasingly discussed in mainstream media, with many celebrities and influencers sharing their diagnoses with fans. Source

Adults with ADHD have a shorter life expectancy, study finds

The findings are “extremely concerning,” the scientists said. The increased risk may stem from a tendency toward harmful activities and a lack of health support.

1 month ago·New York, United States

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WCVB

MGH's Dr. Scott Hadland discusses how ADHD impacts life expectancy

Mass. General for Children's Dr. Scott Hadland talks to NewsCenter 5 about how people living with ADHD may have a shorter live expectancy and what can be done to help prevent that.

1 month ago·Boston, United States

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The Independent

Adults with ADHD may die up to 11 years younger, new research finds

Around 2.6 million adults in the UK have ADHD, but experts say treatment lags behind

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Toronto Sun

People with ADHD have significantly shorter lifespans, study says

LONDON - Adults diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) appear to have shorter average lifespans, by almost nine years for women and seven years for men, a new study says.

1 month ago·Toronto, Canada

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Spiegel

British study: People with ADHD have a lower life expectancy

A new study shows that adults with ADHD die on average several years earlier than those without the condition. The researchers call the results "worrying."

1 month ago·Germany

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