Association between childhood ADHD problems and premature mortality: identifying modifiable cardiovascular mechanisms in a UK population cohort (opens in new tab)

BackgroundIndividuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk of premature mortality, but the mechanisms that underlie this association after young adulthood are unknown. As ADHD is associated with cardiovascular disease, modifiable cardiovascular risk factors could contribute to links between ADHD and premature mortality.AimsThis study aims to investigate whether specific cardiovascular risk factors explain the association between childhood ADHD problems an...