Medical conditions and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder symptoms from early childhood to adolescence.

Abstract in brief

• This study investigates how ADHD symptoms are related to various physical health conditions from early childhood through adolescence, addressing gaps in previous research by analyzing a large sample across different developmental stages and considering multiple physical disorders simultaneously.
• The researchers found significant links between ADHD symptoms and health issues like asthma and sleep problems across different ages, but other associations, such as with body mass index and dental caries, were influenced by factors like socioeconomic status and other mental health conditions.
• The findings highlight the need for integrated healthcare approaches that address both mental and physical health throughout a child's development to better manage these complex, often co-occurring issues.]