Having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with a shorter life expectancy and a greater risk of mental health issues, a new study has found.

Adults living with ADHD could face a shortened life expectancy — men with the condition could live about seven years fewer and women about nine years fewer than those in the general population, a study published in The British Journal of Psychiatry has shown.

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.

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.

Adults diagnosed with ADHD tend to have notably shorter life expectancies, according to a new study from University College London. The research analyzed data from over 30,000 UK adults with ADHD. Researchers found that men with the diagnosis live approximately seven years less,

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been found to be an intervening factor in terms of shorter life expectancy among diagnosed adults. In a research published in the British Journal of Psychiatry,

A study shows UK adults with ADHD have a life expectancy 6.78 years lower than the general population, underscoring the need for improved healthcare support.

Learn more about why adults with ADHD may see a decreased life expectancy and why better treatment options need to be available.

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