[ADHD, somatic comorbidities and lifestyle factors]
Ebba Du Rietz1, Agnieszka Butwicka2, Sebastian Lundström3
1PhD, institutionen för medi-cinsk epidemiologi och biostatistik, Karolinska institutet.
Lakartidningen
|February 16, 2023
Summary
Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have higher rates of somatic health conditions, including metabolic and respiratory diseases. Lifestyle factors like poor diet and substance misuse may contribute to these links.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Public Health
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- While psychiatric comorbidities in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are well-documented, somatic health conditions remain less explored.
- This review examines the relationship between adult ADHD, co-occurring physical illnesses, and lifestyle influences.
Approach:
- Systematic literature review of studies investigating somatic comorbidities in adult ADHD.
- Analysis of the impact of lifestyle factors on the association between ADHD and physical health.
Key Points:
- Metabolic, nervous system, and respiratory diseases show strong associations with adult ADHD.
- Emerging evidence suggests links between ADHD and age-related conditions like dementia and cardiovascular disease.
- Unhealthy diet, smoking, and substance misuse are potential contributing lifestyle factors.
Conclusions:
- Adult ADHD patients require thorough somatic health assessments and consideration of long-term health outcomes.
- Further research is needed to identify risk factors and improve prevention and treatment strategies for somatic conditions in adults with ADHD.
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