ADHD Linked to Significantly Higher Mortality Risk Across Multiple Causes

A systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open, encompassing nearly 15.9 million participants, indicates that individuals with an ADHD diagnosis face a 70% higher risk of death from any cause compared to those without ADHD. The study also found elevated cause-specific mortality risks, including a 90% higher risk of suicide-related death, a 55% higher risk from intentional or unintentional injuries, and a 27% higher risk from natural causes. Conversely, ADHD medication use was associated with a 25% lower risk of all-cause mortality, though causality cannot be definitively established from this observational study.