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J Atten Disord July 2019 PMID 30526189

Hyperactive Child Syndrome and Estimated Life Expectancy at Young Adult Follow-Up: The Role of ADHD Persistence and Other Potential Predictors.

Russell A Barkley, Mariellen Fischer

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Discussions emphasize the seriousness of ADHD's long-term effects, with posts referencing research data, expert opinions like Barkley's work, and debates about treatment rights and social implications, reflecting high interest, agreement, and engagement without overstating immediate impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

The discussions show broad consensus that the research indicates significant long-term impacts of ADHD on life expectancy, with many referencing specific studies and expert opinions like Barkley's contributions.

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The posts demonstrate high interest through mentions of detailed study findings, expert insights, and the importance of ADHD treatment and research, indicating engagement with the topic.

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Several discussions delve into different aspects of the research, mentioning adverse effects, treatment implications, and ethical issues, suggesting deep engagement.

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Posts highlight potential policy implications, treatment considerations, and social awareness, signifying the study's relevance to public health, even if no one claims immediate revolutionary change.

Abstract in brief

  • Children diagnosed with ADHD Combined Type (ADHDC) experience a significant reduction in their estimated life expectancy (ELE) by about 9 to 8.4 years compared to children without ADHD.
  • The persistence of ADHD into adulthood is associated with an even greater decrease in life expectancy, around 12.7 years, highlighting the long-term impact of ADHD.
  • Factors such as executive function in daily life, test-based executive function, IQ, and other individual traits help explain variations in ELE, with childhood ADHD diagnoses being a strong predictor of reduced life expectancy in later years.
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Nicole Filippone, Autistic Advocate & Author
@sensorystories_ · X

The research study: https://t.co/Dslxcm5hMw

Mar 19, 2023 · 112 likes · 7 shares · 40,372 followers View post →
CHADD
@CHADD_ADHD · X

@kate_hemion @ADDYSASC @WomenAdhd @ADHDFoundation @ADHDSheppey @adhdireland Dr. Russell Barkley has studied this and released his research in 2019. https://t.co/ti7XwHtSiw

Nov 1, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 29,848 followers View post →
Caroline Keep
@Ka81 · X

@PhilGrimley Yep I'm planning on referencing them a at end of thread. #ADHD https://t.co/qx5pvM2Uk4

Feb 6, 2023 · 2 likes · 13,542 followers View post →
AuDHD
@OmicronData · X

@taipan168 Just for info, a little source material (TL;DR - between 8 and 13 year reduction in life expectancy with uncontrolled ADHD) - this is a study from probably the leading expert on ADHD (Barkley). https://t.co/UYgFJxoDwE https://t.co/rQDFpwXHcb

Jul 9, 2024 · 2 likes · 5,742 followers View post →
Dr Lou Brown
@LouThrivingADHD · X

@ACurrentAffair9 And some more robust evidence. Recent research review on stimulant medication and #ADHD https://t.co/J22doqRVHG Recent research into the long-term effects of untreated ADHD https://t.co/P8o6UYLXLl

Aug 6, 2019 · 2 likes · 1,696 followers View post →
Alma Ríos Ponce
@almisrp · X

3 ¿Cuántos pacientes no reciben tratamiento adecuado y a cuántos ha afectado esta psiquiatra? teniendo en cuenta que el TDAH aumenta el riesgo de adicción o de cometer crímenes y reduce esperanza de vida. (10/11) https://t.co/J1pn7ATDn4

Nov 15, 2022 · 2 likes · 104 followers View post →

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Impact of ADHD on Life Expectancy and Risks

Recent headlines highlighted that ADHD significantly reduces life expectancy, with studies showing individuals with ADHD living 7 to 9 years less. Medication can reduce risks, but long-term effects of ADHD persistence…

Dr. John Kruse · Mar 16, 2025 12,363 views
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Hyperactive Child Syndrome and Estimated Life Expectancy at Young Adult Follow-Up: The Role of ADHD Persistence and Other Potential Predictors journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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Laura Kehoe
@LauraJKehoe · X

@19Nimbus @mightbeautistic The study that’s behind this terrifying claim is awful (thankfully) It’s not based on real life data - they used estimates from a basic life expectancy calculator Its on a teeny tiny sample size Nothing can be concluded from this! https://t.co/mLbkknhphC

Sep 17, 2024 · 1,080 followers View post →
JDeezeNuts
@the_walz115 · X

@William26013957 @BetterOff2024 @sweetser_kyle JUST looking at ADHD, the reduction of life expectancy is 9-13 years. https://t.co/TcH4JccY3W

Aug 22, 2024 · 1 like · 201 followers View post →
Nick
@Nick_from_Texas · X

@yacineMTB -10 years life expectancy https://t.co/On0qusNFiO

Aug 2, 2024 · 1 like · 1,518 followers View post →
AuDHD
@OmicronData · X

@taipan168 Just for info, a little source material (TL;DR - between 8 and 13 year reduction in life expectancy with uncontrolled ADHD) - this is a study from probably the leading expert on ADHD (Barkley). https://t.co/UYgFJxoDwE https://t.co/rQDFpwXHcb

Jul 9, 2024 · 2 likes · 5,742 followers View post →
Beth Netherland
@BethNetherland · X

@hubermanlab Thank you for covering this topic. The life expectancy for people living with untreated ADHDs is early 40s. Multiple modalities are needed, and medication is important. https://t.co/AhDdf4beEz

May 31, 2023 · 1 like · 698 followers View post →
Prof Nancy Doyle
@NancyDoylePsych · X

@psychgeist52 @peterkinderman @EtoileViolette And also to both of you: https://t.co/QER5TOZ2kg Whatever professional and research conversations are in progress about ADHD aetiology, public health risk is severe and real. Dismissing ADHD diagnosis is not helpful. Improving it would be a better use of our resources.

May 16, 2023 · 8,285 followers View post →
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@pineappletb · X

RT @sensorystories_: The research study: https://t.co/Dslxcm5hMw

Mar 21, 2023 · 7 shares · 80 followers View post →
Sekhmet☥
@aspookyrose · X

RT @sensorystories_: The research study: https://t.co/Dslxcm5hMw

Mar 20, 2023 · 7 shares · 613 followers View post →
Psychotic Obsession⚡
@iamtricia118 · X

RT @sensorystories_: The research study: https://t.co/Dslxcm5hMw

Mar 20, 2023 · 7 shares · 16,554 followers View post →
Ezra
@adhdezra · X

RT @sensorystories_: The research study: https://t.co/Dslxcm5hMw

Mar 20, 2023 · 7 shares · 23,769 followers View post →
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@Bastgoddess7 · X

RT @sensorystories_: The research study: https://t.co/Dslxcm5hMw

Mar 19, 2023 · 7 shares · 2,299 followers View post →
Nicole Filippone, Autistic Advocate & Author
@sensorystories_ · X

The research study: https://t.co/Dslxcm5hMw

Mar 19, 2023 · 112 likes · 7 shares · 40,372 followers View post →
Caroline Keep
@Ka81 · X

@PhilGrimley Yep I'm planning on referencing them a at end of thread. #ADHD https://t.co/qx5pvM2Uk4

Feb 6, 2023 · 2 likes · 13,542 followers View post →
Alma Ríos Ponce
@almisrp · X

Por cierto @zoerobledo, la falta de medicamentos adecuados es discriminatorio y afecta el derecho a la salud; en especial porque personas con TDAH sin tratar tienen una menor esperanza de vida y mayor riesgo de terminar en prisión #TDAH #discriminacion https://t.co/eH0n0HBxCW

Jan 7, 2023 · 1 like · 104 followers View post →
Alma Ríos Ponce
@almisrp · X

3 ¿Cuántos pacientes no reciben tratamiento adecuado y a cuántos ha afectado esta psiquiatra? teniendo en cuenta que el TDAH aumenta el riesgo de adicción o de cometer crímenes y reduce esperanza de vida. (10/11) https://t.co/J1pn7ATDn4

Nov 15, 2022 · 2 likes · 104 followers View post →
atypicalhippy (@atypicalhippy.bsky.app)
@atypicalhippy · X

@lzocean @ADHDdesigner The primary source is linked from there (https://t.co/yUyfHPMozN), but I haven't found a freely available fulltext link. Barkley has done more recent work on this though. Maybe there's something more accessible.

Jul 13, 2022 · 383 followers View post →
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@ADHDFoundation · X

RT @CHADD_ADHD: @kate_hemion @ADDYSASC @WomenAdhd @ADHDFoundation @ADHDSheppey @adhdireland Dr. Russell Barkley has studied this and releas…

Nov 1, 2021 · 1 share · 45,203 followers View post →
CHADD
@CHADD_ADHD · X

@kate_hemion @ADDYSASC @WomenAdhd @ADHDFoundation @ADHDSheppey @adhdireland Dr. Russell Barkley has studied this and released his research in 2019. https://t.co/ti7XwHtSiw

Nov 1, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 29,848 followers View post →
Filippa
@baraostrogen · X

@tygpaseliberal https://t.co/uwE5BlLvpE finns tex den här studien. Russell A Barkley som har varit med och skrivit studien och är ADHD-forskare har pratat mycket om det här.

Nov 19, 2020 · 211 followers View post →
パフェになりたい
@sassas1123 · X

https://t.co/JKt6hoKNyG

Feb 12, 2020 · 170 followers View post →
Dr Lou Brown
@LouThrivingADHD · X

@ACurrentAffair9 And some more robust evidence. Recent research review on stimulant medication and #ADHD https://t.co/J22doqRVHG Recent research into the long-term effects of untreated ADHD https://t.co/P8o6UYLXLl

Aug 6, 2019 · 2 likes · 1,696 followers View post →