Converging evidence from multiple family and twin studies suggests that ADHD aetiology has a robust genetic component. Heritability estimates range from 60蟆% (Biederman & Faraone, 2005).
“The evidence that people with diagnosed ADHD are living shorter lives than they should is extremely concerning, and highlights unmet support needs that require urgent attention,” the scientists wrote ...
The life expectancy of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be significantly shorter than that of people who don’t have the disorder, a new study suggests.