Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder traits

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder traits has been studied in 1 paper since 2026: 1 observational study in people; 1 in the past year. The newest paper, Jan 2, 2026: “Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Traits in Childhood and Physical Health in Midlife”.

Exposure

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See all 1 papers on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder traits

At a glance

The findings reach people, from one lab or study. 1 lab in 1 country.

“Higher childhood ADHD traits were associated with more physical health conditions (b = 0.10; 95% CI, 0.07-0.13), increased odds of physical multimorbidity (odds ratio, 1.14, 95% CI, 1.08-1.19)”
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Traits in Childhood and Physical Health in MidlifeJAMA network open2026doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.54802

None of its findings points the other way.

Humans: a single group. Cells, worms or flies and mice: nothing yet.
  • 1 lab in 1 country
  • Humans1

What is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder traits linked with?

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Studies link attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder traits with 2 measures: physical health-related disability and multimorbidity.

Physical health-related disability

upin humans1

1 study
  1. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder traits are associated with physical health-related disability in humans (b = 3.17; 95% CI, 2.27-4.07).

    “and greater physical health-related disability (b = 3.17; 95% CI, 2.27-4.07) by age 46 years.”

    Humansn = 10,930

    Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Traits in Childhood and Physical Health in Midlife

    JAMA network open

Multimorbidity

upin humans1OR 1.14

1 study
  1. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder traits are associated with multimorbidity in humans (OR 1.14, 95% CI 1.08-1.19).

    “Higher childhood ADHD traits were associated with more physical health conditions (b = 0.10; 95% CI, 0.07-0.13), increased odds of physical multimorbidity (odds ratio, 1.14, 95% CI, 1.08-1.19)”

    Humansn = 10,930

    Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Traits in Childhood and Physical Health in Midlife

    JAMA network open

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