ADHD and autism are associated with reduced life expectancies due to unnatural causes such as injury, poisoning, or suicide, according to a large new meta-analysis.
People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or autism spectrum disorder face higher mortality risks than does the general population, according to a new meta-analysis published in the journalThe study found that death in childhood or midlife from natural or unnatural causes was twice as likely for people with ADHD or autism, compared to the general population.
The systematic review and meta-analysis examined 27 studies published between 1988 and 2021, including data on more than 642,000 participants from North America and Europe. When causes of death were examined, ADHD and ASD were associated with higher mortality due to unnatural causes such as injury, poisoning, or suicide. Only people with ASD experienced reduced life expectancy due to natural causes of death.
“Most of the ADHD-related factors impacting life expectancy — impulsivity, risky behavior, and inattention, to name a few — are changeable,” says Russell Barkley, Ph.D., who lead a 2019 ADDitude webinar titled “only if ADHD symptoms are under control first. And that requires more accurate diagnosis and more thoughtful treatment.”Understanding the mechanisms of these associations may lead to targeted strategies to prevent avoidable deaths in high-risk groups of children and young people, the researchers suggest.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
6 Reasons ADHD Treatment FailsWhy do so many people with ADHD struggle to find relief from their symptoms? From taking away interventions too soon to trying therapy before medication, here are six common obstacles to successful treatment — and how to avoid them.
Read more »
Is It ADHD or Autism? Or Both?Could your child with ADHD also have autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? Or was the original diagnosis possibly incorrect? Here are several case studies that demonstrate how to get a comprehensive evaluation and an accurate diagnosis — and how to best support your child.
Read more »
How to Help a Child with Both ADHD and Mood DisorderMany children are diagnosed with depression after learning they have ADHD. Here’s how to lift up your child.
Read more »
The DESIRE to Manage Your ADHDFive important steps for getting started on the path to managing your ADHD.
Read more »
Judge Michelle Childs, whose early life was shaped by gun violence, is on SCOTUS listHer meteoric rise in the last year has been due in part to her biggest supporter, South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn, the third ranking Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Read more »
Five Animals That Mate For LifeThough it's not common, these animals make the ultimate commitment.
Read more »