The life expectancy of adults with attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is significantly shorter than that of peers without this condition, a large study warns.

Adults in the United Kingdom with an ADHD diagnosis appear to have shorter lifespans compared with the general population, likely due to unmet health support and treatment needs, according to a study in The British Journal of Psychiatry.

A new study that looked at people with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, has found a correlation between people with the disorder and a shorter life expectancy.

Researchers from the University College London conducted a study and found that men with diagnosed ADHD have their life expectancy reduced by 6.78 years and women with the diagnosis have a it ...

Researchers suspect unmet treatment needs contribute to the shorter life expectancy for patients living with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

A study has found that adults with ADHD may have reduced life expectancy due to lack of diagnosis and support. Many struggle with managing their condition, facing social and health challenges that could be mitigated with better services.

Inadequate support may decrease the lifespan of people diagnosed with ADHD, according to a new study of adults.

Share on Pinterest ADHD linked to significantly shorter lifespans, study warns. Image credit: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images. A new study estimates the life expectancy of adults with attention-deficit ...

A new study published in The British Journal of Psychiatry revealed that adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may have a reduced life expectancy compared to those without the condition.

A new study published by Cambridge University Press on Thursday found individuals with attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a shorter life expectancy. The survey’s research discovered male participants with ADHD were likely to live seven years less than their counterparts.

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