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Published on: April 1, 2018
[Attention deficit disorder with/without hyperactivity and obesity in adolescence]
Corrado Sandini1,2, Abbas Kanani3, Marco Savoia4
1Laboratoire d'imagerie du développement et de psychopathologie, Faculté de médecine, Université de Genève, 1211 Genève 4.
Abstract:
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neuropsychiatric disorder associated with significant impairment and distress throughout the lifespan. ADHD is also frequently associated with obesity. Epidemiological studies that have strongly suggested a causal relationship between ADHD and obesity, underscoring the importance of clarifying the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms. An important focus has been the link between ADHD-related impulsivity and obesity, potentially mediated by impulsive eating behavior. Studies suggest that targeting the impulsive dimension of ADHD significantly reduces the risk of obesity. ADHD detection and treatment in children, adolescents and adults is important in terms of prevention and managing of obesity across the lifespan.
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