ADHD linked to higher mortality risk in a meta-analysis of 16 million people
October 19, 2026
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Why it matters
A systematic review and meta-analysis covering 16 million people found that people with ADHD had a higher mortality risk than others, with a 71% increased risk reported in the summary.
Clinical relevance
Psychiatrists and primary care clinicians may weigh this when thinking about the overall health needs of patients with ADHD; the snippet does not say what drives the excess risk.
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Original source summary
(MedPage Today) -- People with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had a higher mortality risk compared with others, a study of 16 million people showed. In a systematic review and meta-analysis, ADHD was tied to a 71% increased risk...
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