Morning Medical with Dr. Chow
A daily update covering the latest medical & health news from around the world using artificial intelligence. Doctor Chi-Ming Chow is a family physician, general internist, and cardiologist. He is also a Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto.
Common disorder linked to 70% higher death rate, but medication may offer protection
Why is ADHD associated with a 71% higher overall risk of early death? Dr. He also considers an association between prescribed ADHD medication and a 25% lower risk of death. The findings do not establish cause-and effect, and the medication evidence came from only three studies.
Key Points
- People with ADHD were found to have a substantially higher risk of early death overall, with increased mortality linked to both unnatural causes like injuries and suicide and natural causes such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
- The study suggests that ADHD-related risks may be driven in part by long-term challenges with executive function, health behaviors, and managing chronic conditions.
- Prescribed ADHD medication was associated with a lower risk of death, but this finding came from only a small number of studies and needs further confirmation.
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