Geographic variation in the prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: the sunny perspective.

Martijn Arns, Kristiaan B van der Heijden, L Eugene Arnold, J Leon Kenemans

October 2013 Biol Psychiatry

Synopsis of Social media discussions

Discussions highlight the potential protective role of sunlight against ADHD, exemplified by posts like 'Prevent ADHD by going out in the sun' and references to the study linking solar radiation and ADHD prevalence across regions. The tone is optimistic and focused on health benefits, which reflects moderate engagement and interest, emphasizing sunlight as a simple preventive measure with some perceived impact.

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Agreement
 Strong agreement

Most discussions support or favor the idea that sunlight exposure may help reduce ADHD prevalence, as seen in posts suggesting preventing ADHD through sun exposure and referencing the study positively.

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Interest
 Moderate level of interest

Posts show a moderate level of interest, with some emphasizing the potential health benefits of sunlight, though not deeply exploring the research details.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

Repeated mentions of the correlation between sunlight and ADHD, as well as references to specific studies, indicate a reasonable level of engagement, but not extensive debate or detailed analysis.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

The frequent sharing of sunlight’s potential protective effects suggests recognition of some significance, though mostly in general terms rather than concrete policy or clinical implications.

Social Mentions

YouTube

2 Videos

Facebook

10 Posts

Twitter

26 Posts

Blogs

8 Articles

News

12 Articles

Metrics

Video Views

1,983

Total Likes

63

Extended Reach

114,279

Social Features

58

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Sunlight Intensity and Its Impact on ADHD Prevalence in the US

Sunlight Intensity and Its Impact on ADHD Prevalence in the US

This video illustrates the association between the prevalence of ADHD and the intensity of sunlight in the US, suggesting that increased sunlight exposure may have a protective effect against ADHD development, independent of other factors.

Martijn Arns

June 10, 2015

1,904 views

Sunlight Intensity and ADHD Prevalence in the US

Sunlight Intensity and ADHD Prevalence in the US

This study shows that regions with higher sunlight exposure tend to have lower rates of ADHD, suggesting a protective effect of sunlight. The relationship remains significant after accounting for other factors, indicating potential prevention strategies.

The Brainclinics Foundation

August 25, 2020

80 views

  • ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
    @ResilientDad (Twitter)

    RT @ResilientDad: Prevent ADHD by going out in the sun. ‘The preventative effect of high SI (Solar Intensity) might be related to an impro…
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  • Sagittarius
    @guani_vic (Twitter)

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  • ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
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    RT @ResilientDad: Prevent ADHD by going out in the sun. ‘The preventative effect of high SI (Solar Intensity) might be related to an impro…
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  • Lotus.
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    @aa1ji @S___M31 @i_df1 @Ain1i @9ooojj @0A4K7 @1___A_1 @CC4QQ @shk_shn @a_s_rooh @Pagla05 @QUIEEIN @ChaAli50 @7ooda183 @drazraq_5 @9majnun_ @kisyhagi__ @MDMD107 @MR_NABIL1 @lovellyday3 @VipHmad22 @mgupta4India @khalidalomairk @AliAkberMehdi @doaahasan1212 @Ahmed35637463 The geographic variation in the prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in the United States is likely due to geographic variations of solar ultraviolet B doses and race William B Grant. Biol Psychiatry. 2014. William B Grant @wbgrant2 https://t.co/NEbbKM5eAU https://t.co/BxTJD1vrNB
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  • Lotus.
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    @DewaltJackson @MatthewJshow @POTUS The geographic variation in the prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in the United States is likely due to geographic variations of solar ultraviolet B doses and race William B Grant. Biol Psychiatry. 2014. William B Grant @wbgrant2 https://t.co/NEbbKM5eAU
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    @sprashant_k @nature4ver @PahariPiyali @mariawirth1 @SwapnaUdayana @IknIhcas0 @Rita_Banerji @c400_t @eternaljjoy @ngsukhlecha @Scimitar_SS @dkgdelhi @kiranmartis9 @kmrmanish20 @NimeshVirat @SoumyaranjanD18 @larryhert_10 @JayantBhandari5 @vijayavignesh @YonSolitary @DeeEternalOpt @freedoomer @Nehanotknown @ScrewedbyState @vimuktaatma @robinmonotti2 The geographic variation in the prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in the United States is likely due to geographic variations of solar ultraviolet B doses and race William B Grant. Biol Psychiatry. 2014. William B Grant @wbgrant2 https://t.co/NEbbKM5eAU
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    March 30, 2023

  • ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
    @ResilientDad (Twitter)

    RT @ResilientDad: Prevent ADHD by going out in the sun. ‘The preventative effect of high SI (Solar Intensity) might be related to an impro…
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  • Martijn Arns
    @Martijn_Arns (Twitter)

    RT @ResilientDad: Prevent ADHD by going out in the sun. ‘The preventative effect of high SI (Solar Intensity) might be related to an impro…
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  • Martijn Arns
    @Brainclinics (Twitter)

    RT @ResilientDad: Prevent ADHD by going out in the sun. ‘The preventative effect of high SI (Solar Intensity) might be related to an impro…
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  • Emad
    @healOMF (Twitter)

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    September 13, 2022

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  • The360upgrade ☀️⚡
    @the360upgrade (Twitter)

    Another benefit from sunlight exposure: lower ADHD This adds to a long list of benefits: - less cancer - less autoimmune disease - less diabetes - less cardiovascular disease - more happiness - more lean - more sex https://t.co/WNWB3LJ2Mg
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    September 13, 2022

  • Sagittarius
    @vicguani (Twitter)

    RT @ResilientDad: Prevent ADHD by going out in the sun. ‘The preventative effect of high SI (Solar Intensity) might be related to an impro…
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  • Waldrada
    @Waldrada (Twitter)

    RT @ResilientDad: Prevent ADHD by going out in the sun. ‘The preventative effect of high SI (Solar Intensity) might be related to an impro…
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  • Meera K Iyer ☀️
    @meerakiyer (Twitter)

    RT @ResilientDad: Prevent ADHD by going out in the sun. ‘The preventative effect of high SI (Solar Intensity) might be related to an impro…
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  • Prashant
    @p7p8p9p (Twitter)

    RT @ResilientDad: Prevent ADHD by going out in the sun. ‘The preventative effect of high SI (Solar Intensity) might be related to an impro…
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  • STEVEN SEGURA
    @IAmStevenSegura (Twitter)

    RT @ResilientDad: Prevent ADHD by going out in the sun. ‘The preventative effect of high SI (Solar Intensity) might be related to an impro…
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  • SoupSupremacy
    @OokaJooka (Twitter)

    RT @ResilientDad: Prevent ADHD by going out in the sun. ‘The preventative effect of high SI (Solar Intensity) might be related to an impro…
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  • Geri
    @Shnooping (Twitter)

    RT @ResilientDad: Prevent ADHD by going out in the sun. ‘The preventative effect of high SI (Solar Intensity) might be related to an impro…
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  • ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
    @ResilientDad (Twitter)

    RT @ResilientDad: Prevent ADHD by going out in the sun. ‘The preventative effect of high SI (Solar Intensity) might be related to an impro…
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    September 12, 2022

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  • kike
    @FUENTESMANZULLI (Twitter)

    RT @ResilientDad: Prevent ADHD by going out in the sun. ‘The preventative effect of high SI (Solar Intensity) might be related to an impro…
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  • Dragos
    @Dragos23200112 (Twitter)

    RT @ResilientDad: Prevent ADHD by going out in the sun. ‘The preventative effect of high SI (Solar Intensity) might be related to an impro…
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  • Incremental_Logic
    @Incrementallog1 (Twitter)

    RT @ResilientDad: Prevent ADHD by going out in the sun. ‘The preventative effect of high SI (Solar Intensity) might be related to an impro…
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  • ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
    @ResilientDad (Twitter)

    Prevent ADHD by going out in the sun. ‘The preventative effect of high SI (Solar Intensity) might be related to an improvement of circadian clock disturbances, which have recently been associated with ADHD. https://t.co/0oDOQkLyci
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    September 12, 2022

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  • GeoScience.net
    @GeoSciences (Twitter)

    Geographic variation in the prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: the sunny perspective https://t.co/grtzLV2Rxb
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    July 25, 2022

  • GeoScience.net
    @GeoSciences (Twitter)

    The geographic variation in the prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in the United States is likely due to geographic variations of solar ultraviolet B doses and race https://t.co/9XAYAE3zxj
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    July 25, 2022

  • Martijn Arns
    @Brainclinics (Twitter)

    ⁦@simongerman600⁩ Since you like maps, how about this one? Association between sunlight intensity and ADHD prevalence, more background here: https://t.co/c9XbUpQwO3 https://t.co/mEHH5x9kvT
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    July 28, 2019

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Abstract Synopsis

  • This study found that regions with higher solar intensity (SI) tend to have a lower prevalence of ADHD, suggesting a possible protective effect of sunlight, and this pattern was observed both in the US and internationally.
  • The relationship between high SI and reduced ADHD prevalence remained significant even after accounting for other factors like income, infant mortality, and latitude, and was specific to ADHD, not seen in autism or depression.
  • The findings propose that sunlight exposure may influence ADHD development by improving circadian rhythm disruptions, indicating potential prevention strategies involving sunlight for at-risk populations.