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July 16, 2025

Attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder pre-adulthood and later adverse health outcomes: The 1987 Finnish birth cohort study

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GBG. David BattyMGMika GisslerSMSeyed Ehsan Mousavi

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Phenotype-wide analysis reveals ADHD increases risks for mood disorders and substance abuse in youth, suggesting a need for early intervention.

Key Points

  • Children with ADHD showed a higher risk of developing 17 health issues, including substance abuse and mood disorders.
  • Statistical significance was found for five conditions after correcting for education and socioeconomic status.
  • The study analyzed data from 53,147 individuals in the 1987 Finnish Birth Cohort, tracking health outcomes until age 33.
  • Findings indicate children diagnosed with ADHD may face significant psychological and neurological health burdens into adulthood.

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Batty et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a02c3e6551bb0af8cca91https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-6967034/v1
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