India, Jan. 23 -- People who show attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) traits in childhood are more likely to experience physical health problems and health-related disability in midlife, according to a major new study led by researchers from the University of Liverpool and University College London (UCL).

The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, suggest that the increased health risks reflect a combination of factors linked to ADHD itself, as well as the way society responds to people with the condition throughout adulthood.

The study is one of the largest and longest of its kind, tracking health outcomes over several decades to examine the long-term impact of childhood ADHD traits.

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