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,

A new study from the University College London found that men with ADHD have a reduced life expectancy of 6.78 years, and its worse for women.

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

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

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

“The evidence that people with diagnosed ADHD are living shorter lives than they should is extremely concerning, and highlights unmet support needs that require urgent attention,” the scientists wrote in their paper, published Thursday in The British Journal of Psychiatry.

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