Can adult ADHD increase their dementia risk in later life, Insights from JAMA study
Written By : Isra Zaman
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2023-10-20 04:15 GMT | Update On 2023-10-20 04:15 GMT
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Adults with ADHD have a significantly higher risk of developing dementia in later life, according to a large-scale cohort study published in JAMA. The study, which included over 109,000 participants, sheds light on a previously understudied connection, emphasizing the importance of addressing ADHD in older adults.
The study, conducted by a nonprofit Israeli health maintenance organization, followed individuals born between 1933 and 1952 who entered the cohort without prior diagnoses of ADHD or dementia. The participants, aged 51 to 70 years at the beginning of the study in 2003, were tracked until February 28, 2020.
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