Large U.S. Study Links ADHD in Children and Adolescents to Higher Risk of Disordered Eating
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A large U.S. study finds that children and adolescents with ADHD face a significantly higher risk of developing disordered eating behaviors. Disordered eating affects 5-22% of youth worldwide and is linked to serious health consequences including bone fractures, anemia, malnutrition, and elevated mortality rates. The research highlights that eating disorders frequently co-occur with other psychiatric and neurological conditions, underscoring the need for integrated screening and treatment approaches.
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bskyLarge U.S. Study Links ADHD in Children and Adolescents to Higher Risk of Disordered Eatingadhdevidence.orgKey quotes
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The consequences are far-reaching: these conditions are linked to bone fractures, anemia, malnutrition, dental erosion, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and elevated cholesterol and triglycerides.
They also carry one of the highest mortality rates of any psychiatric illness.
Eating disorders rarely occur in isolation. They frequently arise alongside other psychiatric and neurological conditions.
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