Air Pollution To Increase Risk Of Developing ADHD In Children By 62%: Study
Children living in areas with air pollution have up to 62% increased risk of developing ADHD, said Barcelona Institute for Global Health researchers. "We observed that children living in greener neighborhoods with low air pollution had a substantially decreased risk of ADHD," said Matilda van den Bosch. The research was published in 'Environment International'. However, 1,217 cases of ADHD were identified, which is equivalent to 4.2% of the… read-more
Tags: children, ADHD, Air Pollution, Barcelona Institute for Global Health, Environment International
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69% Of Young Adults With ADHD Use Drugs: Study
Scientific research has found that young adults suffering from the disease Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD are mostly inclined towards having a drug addiction. According to a mental health survey, 69% of young adults are addicted to some kind of drug than people without ADHD. "These results emphasize the importance of addressing depression and anxiety when providing care to those with co-occurring ADHD and substance use… read-more
Tags: health care, ADHD, Drug use, Scientific Reports, mental health
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