Geo News
Community curated by people like you
LatestAICryptoHealthWorld AffairsUS Politics
←Back to story

ADHD Tied to Higher Mortality Risk

MedpagetodayView source article

Part of story

ADHD linked to higher mortality risk, but medication may help reduce deaths

A meta-analysis of 19 studies involving nearly 16 million participants across three continents found that ADHD is associated with increased rates of suicide and injury deaths, as well as moderately higher overall mortality. However, the research published in JAMA Network Open suggests that medication use for ADHD correlates with lower mortality rates.

Oct 19, 2026·3 sourcesSuicide preventionMental healthEvidence based supplementationADHD
ADHD linked to higher mortality risk, but medication may help reduce deaths
00

Other sources for this story

News-medical

UCL study reveals broad mortality risks faced by ADHD individuals

Medicalxpress

ADHD linked to higher mortality but medication may help